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Pathology Aid - Laboratory

**Job reference**: #10141**Brand**:Laverty Pathology**Location**: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)**Work type**: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week**Department**:Cytology**Schedule**: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.**About **us**
- Laverty Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is 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. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.**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:
- Processing Gynaecologic, Non-Gynaecologic, and Veterinary specimens for microscopic evaluation. Thin-prep and Surepath processing, manual staining, operating automated stainers, machine maintenance, cover-slipping and labelling.
- Disposal of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps, and other potentially hazardous materials.
- Maintain, operate and trouble shoot equipment, quality control, safety and preventative maintenance logs.
- Liasing with other departments and service providers.
- Trouble shooting.
- Answering phone queries. Filing of slides and paperwork**About you**
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- A Tertiary qualification in Laboratory Science.
- The appointee must be reliable, flexible, willing to work as part of a team, follow instructions but also be able to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate computer skills. Attention to detail is pertinent.
- Work rotating shifts including weekends. Rostered days for this position will be from Tuesday to Saturday. Initially during the training period Monday to Friday will be the rostered work days.
- Previous experience and a sound knowledge of WH&S is advantageous. Ideally applicants will have experience within a Medical field or laboratory.- .**Employee benefits and wellbeing**
- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- 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.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.

**How to apply**Right to work, background checks and clearances**
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.**Vaccines and immunisation**
- Laverty 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.**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**
- Laverty 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.