Work type: Full Time (Permanent) hours per week
About us Western Diagnostic 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. Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners, ensuring quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost-efficient.
Western Diagnostic Pathology (WDP) provides diagnostic pathology services to more than two million patients throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory each year. We have 10 medical laboratories across the region, more than 200 collection sites, and a team of nearly 900 dedicated professionals. We pride ourselves on our commitment to research, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Collections Business Partner, this role will support the newly formed collection operations team. The Laboratory Liaison Officer is responsible for assisting in the coordination of priority specimens, general collection/laboratory inquiries, administrative tasks, and non-laboratory testing. This role is responsible for the dispatch and timely return of results for tests performed on behalf of Cardioscan, maintaining collection documentation, and participating in projects as required.
To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience: Sound knowledge in pathology workflow.Excellent customer service skills.Ability to multi-task, exceptional time management, and problem-solving skills.Understanding of Cardioscan procedures – Holters, BP, and ECG's.Practical knowledge of pathology collection or laboratory testing and understanding of preanalytical processes.Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office.It will be considered highly advantageous for applicants to hold the following qualifications or skills: A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field, such as a Diploma or Certificate III in pathology collection.Substantial experience in pathology collection.Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (for example, ULTRA) is highly desirable.Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and continuous improvement.Additionally, the successful applicant will possess the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends. 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 Western Diagnostic 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. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role.Other vaccinations based on location may be required/setting.Western Diagnostic 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. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tracey Sgroi, National Collections Advocate on 0423 021 330. Please submit your application via email to ****** quoting reference number 12841.
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