Pathology Assistant, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

38 hour full-time work week

Employee support program

Flexible leave entitlements

Career progression

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Queensland Health Mackay, Australia invites applications for a Pathology Assistant. You will perform general laboratory duties, handle specimen receipt, and register requests into the laboratory information system, while maintaining a clean, stocked work area.

You will cross-train in pre-analytical processes for SARS-CoV-2 and other microbiology testing, work with minimal supervision, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a busy central reception.

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to acquire experience in pre-analytical processing for laboratory testing.
• Follow instructions and work conscientiously with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail in a busy, complex environment.

Responsabilités

• General laboratory duties including receipt of specimens and registration into the LIS.
• Maintain the work area, cleaning and restocking consumables.
• Cross-training in pre-analytical processes for SARS-CoV-2, other respiratory viruses and Microbiology testing.
• Perform pre-analytical processes in Central Specimen Reception.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Description du poste

• Ability to work in a conscientious manner with minimum supervision. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team, follow written and verbal instructions and assist supervisory staff as required.
• General laboratory duties, including but not limited to the receipt of specimens and the registration of requests into the laboratory information system (basic keyboard/data entry skills) and maintenance of the work area including cleaning and restocking of consumables.
• Cross-training in other areas of the laboratory will be required, including but not limited to preanalytical processes to enable SARS-CoV-2, other respiratory viruses and Microbiology testing.
• Perform pre-analytical processes consistently and accurately, by maintaining focus and competence in all areas of Central Specimen Reception.

How you will be assessed

The essential requirements for this role are:

• Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of pre-analytical processing for the performance of laboratory testing.
• Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after instruction.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment, including literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to focus in a busy, complex environment.

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:

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional 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.
• Career 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 inclusion

At 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.

Pathology Assistant, Queensland Health Mackay, Australia