Laboratory Assistant
Job reference: #11976
Brand: TML Pathology
Location: Hobart Region
Work type: Full Time (Max Term) 38 hours per week
Schedule: Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster. Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.
About us
TML Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres, and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners.
About the role
We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Routine receipting and processing of specimens; including operation and maintenance of analysers
Pre and post analytical specimen handling
Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
Assisting Scientists in the Lab as required
Continuous learning of processing requirements of different types of samples for different tests
Staying up to date with processing updates
Respond to result, sample requirements and general queries
Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
Specimen processing and data entry experience
Excellent customer service and communication skills
The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team
Understanding the importance of following procedures accurately
A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential
Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or Pathology Collection is desirable
Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
Fitness Passport – access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
TML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work.
Vaccination Requirements
Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
TML Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
How To Apply
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