Clinical Lab Assistant — Specimen Reception & Collection

Department of Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a highly organized team member for the Central Specimen Reception and Specimen Collection units. You will perform pre-analytical processes, collect quality specimens as required, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification per documented policies.

You will utilise AUSLAB and other software, participate in ongoing education, and assist in staff training while contributing to a collaborative TPCH Laboratory Group environment across required sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in or ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical processes in a complex specimen reception/unit.
• Ability to follow established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications and laboratory information systems (AUSLAB).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical processes consistently and accurately, including specimen processing, data entry, aliquoting and referral of specimens.
• Collect quality specimens from clients when required by service delivery.
• Ensure correct patient identification, labelling and collection techniques.
• Utilise software applications applicable to the position.
• Participate in relevant ongoing education and assist in staff training.
• Liaise with patients and staff to ensure proper collection and processing of specimens and efficient operation of reception and collection departments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

AUSLAB Laboratory Information System

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Department of Health is seeking a highly organized team member for the Central Specimen Reception and Specimen Collection units. You will perform pre-analytical processes, collect quality specimens as required, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification per documented policies.

You will utilise AUSLAB and other software, participate in ongoing education, and assist in staff training while contributing to a collaborative TPCH Laboratory Group environment across required sites.