Laboratory Assistant

Description:

Laboratory Assistant

Job reference: #14778
Brand: Abbott Pathology
Location: 46 Sir Donald Bradman, Mile End SA 5031 (Abbott Pathology)
Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 30.40 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts in Specimen Reception on a rotating 7-day roster
About us Abbott 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:

• Performing all tasks relevant to a particular shift, including specimen reception, registration and data entry
• Managing all aspects of slide and block storage and filing, as well as slide printing
• Equipment cleaning, including biohazard cabinet, centrifuge & work benches
• Upholding quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures
• Complying with the Occupational Health & Safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others in the workplace; and
• Satisfying the requirements of customers, both internal and external, through the provision of reliable and efficient service levels

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

• Specimen processing and data entry experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team
• Understanding the importance of following procedures accurately
• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
• Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential
• Experience with specimen transport, histology processing, microtomy, embedding, and staining, will be an advantage

. 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 Abbott 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 Abbott 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.
How To Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application. If you would like further details please email [emailprotected] . See more of our jobs at www.healiuscareers.com and follow us on LinkedIn. Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.