Clinical Assistant

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee wellbeing programs

Flexible leave and development

Résumé du poste

Queensland Health on the Gold Coast seeks a capable laboratory support professional to perform pre-analytical and post-analytical processes, maintain quality and safety, and assist scientific staff with sample processing.

You will handle data entry, storage, waste disposal, stocking consumables, maintaining equipment and reagents, and support Point of Care devices in hospital wards, contributing to a high-performing, inclusive lab team.

Qualifications

• Exp able to perform pre- and post-analytical processes in a lab setting.
• Ability to learn basic laboratory processes and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to use or learn to use the Laboratory Information System and to enter patient data.

Responsabilités

• Perform pre-analytical and post-analytical processes accurately.
• Assist scientific staff with sample processing.
• Conduct data entry and routine laboratory duties (environment, temperatures, storage, disposal, stock levels, equipment, reagents).
• Maintain Point of Care equipment in wards.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Lab processes

Lab equipment maintenance

LIS knowledge

Data entry

Outils

Laboratory Information System

Description du poste

Your key responsibilities:Perform pre-analytical and post-analytical processes consistently and accurately, by maintaining focus and competence in the various areas within the operational aspects of the work unit. Cross-training in other areas of the Pathology Laboratory may be required.Assisting the scientific staff with sample processing.Perform data entry and other routine and general laboratory duties as required, including maintaining the laboratory environment, recording of temperatures, storage and disposal of specimens, ordering and maintenance of consumable stock levels, maintenance of laboratory equipment and preparation of reagents.Maintain Point of Care equipment located in wards within the hospital.How you will be assessedThe essential requirements for this role are:This is a modern laboratory with a positive culture and a high performing team so qualities of resilience, well-developed communication skills and ability to contribute positively to a team environment are essential.Experience in or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in pre-analytical processes, example loading samples onto analysers, aliquoting, storage, retrieval of specimens, performing blood gases etc.Skills or the ability to acquire skills in basic laboratory processes and equipment maintenance.Ability to effectively use or learn to use the Laboratory Information System. Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and patient data entry.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:Competitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeingAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.Professional developmentCareer progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.Ready to apply?For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.