Pathology Assistant Core

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Superannuation

Leave loading

Wellbeing support

Flexible leave options

Career development

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a laboratory assistant to perform general duties such as receiving specimens, registering requests in the laboratory information system, and processing samples across departments. You will adhere to patient identification and processing policies and maintain the lab environment.

The role requires strong data entry skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision while supporting quality, health, safety and compliance practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with data entry and specimen processing procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision after instruction.
• Experience following laboratory policies and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and register requests into the laboratory information system.
• Perform specimen processing tasks in the Central Specimen Reception and other departments as required.
• Maintain the laboratory environment, including cleaning and restocking consumables.
• Prioritise tasks to meet service delivery deadlines and respond to client inquiries with effective communication.
• Adhere to QA, safety, and accreditation standards including NATA/ISO requirements.

Job description

What you'll doPerform general laboratory duties, including the receipt of specimens and registration of requests into the laboratory information system (basic keyboard/data entry skills).Perform specific laboratory duties in the Central Specimen Reception and other departments of the laboratory as required, including the processing of specimens relative to the department.Adherence to Pathology Queensland patient identification, labelling, collecting and processing policies at all times.Maintenance of the laboratory environment including cleaning and restocking of consumables.Ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet service delivery deadlines.Ability to respond to enquiries and instruction by clients by demonstrating effective communication skills.Actively seek the advice or approval of supervisory staff in relation to changes in work practices.Comply with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation/certification requirements including performing quality control procedures, assisting with preparation of procedure manuals and completion of relevant statistics.Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations, and standards which impact upon the position including Queensland Health Code of Conduct, contemporary human resource management requirements and practices, such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policy.About youWe are searching for someone with:Demonstrated experience in the interpretation of request forms, data entry and of the correct procedures for specimen processing.High level interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment.Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after careful instruction.Demonstrated experience of the correct procedures for the performance of laboratory tests including processing and setting up techniques within the department.Ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includesCompetitive 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.