Lab Assistant

2 days ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

**Reference Number**:3241

**Category**:Allied Health

**Department**:Pathology

**_Are you a current Austin Health employee?_**

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 statewide. 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 Pathology Department**

Austin Health Pathology is an accredited laboratory with the National Association of Testing Authorities Australia (NATA), the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (RCPA), National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards (NSQHS), National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council and Medicare Australia, supported by a network of Collection Centres at hospital sites and within the community.

The department situated at Mildura Base Public Hospital is committed to provide the highest level of service to the Hospital, and the wider community of Sunraysia.

**About the role**

As one of our Lab Assistants you will work collaboratively with a supportive team. You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.

A regular day will see you:

- Sort and distribute all samples as they arrive into the laboratory.
- Prioritise specimens through interpretation of referrals
- Check sample labelling requirements are met and number samples and request forms with barcode labels.
- Register specimens and request details into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Prepare and pack samples for referral as required.

**About you**

As the 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:

- Administration or Laboratory experience
- The desire to work in a fast paced environment as part of a team
- Flexibility to work varying shifts

**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:

- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

**Work with us**

**Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the**position description**for further details.**

**Application closing date: Tuesday 1 July 2025

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