Laboratory Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Specialist to contribute to our pathology collection service in Tumut, AU.

About the Role:

NOW Health Pathology is committed to delivering exceptional care with a strong focus on community throughout all stages of life.

This permanent part-time role offers 12 hours per week, providing stability and a healthy work-life balance.

You will also receive an additional allowance under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings
• Provide high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers
• Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required

Requirements:

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens

Working Rights:

To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Talent Pool:

NOW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer.