Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager
- .**About us**
- Laverty 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 have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Laboratory Manager to lead, support and manage the local team of staff within the Wyvern Hospital Laboratory. As the Laboratory Manager, you will play a crucial role in establishing our new lab’s protocols, selecting and implementing laboratory equipment from the ground up.- This is a unique opportunity to shape the labs culture and processes from the start, creating a foundation for patient centred care and clinical excellence.- As the Laboratory Manager, you will become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:
- Performing all laboratory/scientific accountabilities and responsibilities
- Train other laboratory staff in standards, procedures and protocols in practice in the laboratory through an understanding of the underlying principles involved as distinct from the practices
- Manage the consumables and laboratory expenditure
- Maintain ongoing competency assessments of staff
- Perform evaluation and review of technical methods and equipment
- Review incidents and complaints and implementation of corrective actions
- Prepare staff rosters to ensure continuous service in laboratory or scientific area covering all shifts including on-call
- Process timecards for staff members
- Participate in the recruitment of staff
- Succession planning to ensure the ongoing stability of the laboratory

**About you**
- To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or AIMS accredited
- Certification or eligibility for certification by a recognised professional body
- Advanced knowledge of standard pathology testing techniques and procedures
- Previous experience in a multi-skill set pathology laboratory
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all tasks
- Show initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment

**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**
- Laverty 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.**Vaccination Requirements**
- Laverty 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.**How To Apply**We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.**
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