Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Casual
Organisation: Austin Health
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1044
Specimen Reception Laboratory Assistant - Casual RoleNew opportunity for an enthusiastic laboratory assistant to join an expanding team.Austin Health is the 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.
About the department: Austin Pathology provides comprehensive laboratory pathology testing to all the campuses of Austin Health. This service is provided in a manner consistent with the needs of a university teaching hospital and the strategic directions of Austin Health. High volume tests and most complex low volume testing are performed at the Austin Hospital. An expanding volume of point of care testing is performed at the majority of metropolitan and rural campuses.
About the role: An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Laboratory Assistant to join our Central Specimen Reception within Austin Pathology to fill a casual position. Central Specimen Reception operates a 24 hour service, 7 days a week. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to cover shifts across a 7 day rotating roster.
About you: As the Specimen Reception Laboratory Assistant, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
Laboratory experience ideal but not essentialAbility to enter data accuratelyAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environmentAble to respond to enquiries for information on laboratory procedures or resultsA strong work ethicExceptional organisation and customer service skillsAbility to work with minimal supervision and in a team environmentGood written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to assist and support changeWorking 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:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodationA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and specials on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesEasy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsWork 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, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Renee McEwan at ******
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: 12 January 2025
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