Reference Number: 2191 Category: Allied Health Department: Pathology Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via 'Employee Login' using your network log in details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available.
Austin Health is a major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
We are committed to provide the highest level of service to the hospital and wider community.
About the department This role is based in Echuca, a border town based 3 hours north of Melbourne on the Murray River.
It is a growing regional center with excellent facilities, good schools and sporting clubs.
The role is a 9-day fortnight with a requirement to support evenings, On Call and weekend workload.
The Pathology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of sample results for our patients.
We support our local health care facility, Echuca Regional Health as well as our point of care site at Cohuna and the general public through our outpatient collection center.
We are part of the Austin Health network which has recently undergone a regional expansion into the Lodden-Mallee region which includes laboratories in Mildura, Swan Hill and Shepparton as well as Echuca.
About the role This role is to provide support for existing Laboratory Manager.
Applicants will need to have the ability to provide a range of technical knowledge across our core disciplines of haematology, biochemistry and transfusion.
Ideally a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
A good knowledge of NATA and NPAAC requirements and help to maintain compliance with these and the Austin quality system would be essential.
About you Ideally someone who has excellent communication skills, administration skills and attention to detail.
You'll bring energy and drive to your work, ability to cope under pressure and troubleshoot any issues that may arise and have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging.
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists.
Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Judy Poole, Laboratory Manager, ****** Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 27 December 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr