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Specimen Reception Laboratory Assistant- Casual Role New 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 essential Ability to enter data accurately Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Able to respond to enquiries for information on laboratory procedures or results A strong work ethic Exceptional organisation and customer service skills Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment Good written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to assist and support change 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:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and specials on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Mentoring and career development opportunities Easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists Work with us!
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