Laboratory Technician Microbiology- Part-time

Job description:

​​Job reference:
 #18569

Brand:
Western Diagnostic Pathology

Location:
 1 Sabre Crescent, Jandakot WA 6164 (WDP Pathology)

Work type:
 Part Time (Permanent hours per week

About Us

Western Diagnostic Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia's largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

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:

• Performing manual and automated diagnostic testing
• Specimen storage and retrieval
• Equipment maintenance and operation
• Maintenance of records
• Assist with stock control
• 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
• Previous laboratory experience, preferably in diagnostic testing, is desirable
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail & time management skills
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety and quality assurance processes and procedures
• Previous Pathology Laboratory experience is desirable, but not essential

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform
• Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport
  – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts
  , banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities
  with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support
  through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Western Diagnostic 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.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

Vaccination Requirements

• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Western Diagnostic 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.

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