Laboratory Aide

Laboratory Aide

Job reference: #17893

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: 30 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340

Work type: Part Time (Permanent hours per week

Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.

Department: SRA-Specimen Reception Area

About us

Laverty 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:

• Pre & post analytical specimen handling
• Perform routine receipt and processing of specimens in a timely and efficient manner
• Initial preparation and aliquoting of various samples for the testing departments
• Operate and maintain required instrumentation
• Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
• Solving common sample and workflow problems in a timely manner
• Answering telephone enquiries, troubleshooting and add-on tests
• Disposal of biological waste
• Scanning and Archiving of all paperwork
• Inputting patients' data via scanning and filing records into computer systems
• Cleaning duties and preparation of cleaning solutions and consumables
• Participate in a rotating roster
• Maintain compliance with WHS policies and procedures, and commitment to a safety culture

About you

To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:

• Be able to work in a flexible roster when required
• Sound organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure, to meet goals and as part of a team
• Share in the company's vision, cultures and values through the respect for all
• Work effectively with team/work group or those outside the formal line of authority (e.g., peers, customers, and suppliers)
• Express ideas effectively in individual and group situations (including non-verbal communication)
• Adjust language or terminology to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Ensure that a task is completed to the required standard by considering all relevant details
• Consistently follow procedures
• Continually adhere to and monitor processes
• Adhere to rosters and be punctual
• Manage own performance and activities to the positional requirements
• Maintain performance expectations
• Attain and maintain specific competencies / proficiencies as documented in the Proficiency Standards of the Laverty EBA/MA
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of GGG ULTRA Computer System desirable but not essential
• Clearly follow processes and procedures
• Be compliant with Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards and Workplace Health & Safety Procedures
• Undertake Manual handling duties as required

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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

Laverty 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

Laverty 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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