Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Haematology Department - Murarrie Central Laboratory

**Job reference**: #12775**Brand**:QML Pathology**Location**: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD 4172 (QML Pathology)**Work type**: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week**Department**: Haematology**Schedule**:Position will be required to work various shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 1:30am, Monday to Saturday;participation in weekend and public holiday rosters is also required**Hourly Rate**:$28.53-$34.33 depending on experience(not including relevantpenalty rates,allowances loadings etc.)**About **us**
- QML 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:
- Operation of Haematology analysers
- Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
- Perform all routine procedures from point specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
- Compliance with records maintenance and recording of reults in line with protocols
- Specimen storage and retrieval
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
- Assist with stock control
- Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
- Participation in training staff
- Liaising with internal and/or external stakeholders(referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
- Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes
- Maintain confidentiality of customer

**About you**
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- A Diploma of Laboratory Technology, Associate Degree or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience,knowledge,expertise and skills within Haematology is preferred
- Sound knowledge of QC,QAP and troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to identify,develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
- Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision
- An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence
- A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
- Must be a cohesive and contributing member of the team and display positive attitudes towards achieving outcomes
- Strong time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
- The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety and quality assurance processes and procedures
- This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine
- .**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**

QML 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.

**Vaccination Requirements**

QML 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 immunisati