Specimen Reception Med Lab Tech — Career Growth

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional leave

Career development

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specimen Reception team in Victoria. You will ensure specimens are received, processed and directed to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory with safety and efficiency.

Work includes specimen tracking, dispatch to referral laboratories, and contributing to a statewide pathology service that supports clinical excellence, education and service improvement.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified laboratory professional with focus on accuracy and quality control.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Good organisation, time management and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory - Perform Specimen Reception, specimen processing, routine testing, equipment operation, QC and general laboratory duties
• Clerical - Accurately complete LIS data entry and registration, manage enquiries and calls, and maintain departmental filing and administrative systems.
• Training and Development - Participate in training and continuing education, contribute to process improvement, and maintain required compliance and certification.
• Communication - Maintain a safe, confidential and professional work environment through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Operations, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specimen Reception team in Victoria. You will ensure specimens are received, processed and directed to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory with safety and efficiency.

Work includes specimen tracking, dispatch to referral laboratories, and contributing to a statewide pathology service that supports clinical excellence, education and service improvement.