Laboratory Aide

at  Laverty Pathology

Laboratory Aide
Job reference: #14187
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 30 Marius Street, Tamworth NSW 2340
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 22.50 hours per week
Schedule: Mon - Fri 1330-1800 but may change as required by the business.
About us
Laverty 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 YOU

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

• Experience in a medical field
• Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work within a team and under pressure

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill a part time Specimen Reception Lab Aide position at our Tamworth laboratory. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager we are looking for someone who can:

• Share in the company’s vision, cultures and values through the respect for all.
• Work effectively with team/work group and 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
• Consistently follow procedures.
• Be compliant with Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Standards and Workplace Health & Safety Procedures
• Undertake Manual handling duties as required
• Adhere to rosters and be punctual
• Attain and maintain specific competencies / proficiencies as documented in the Proficiency Standards of the Laverty EBA/MA.
• Knowledge of medical terminology highly desirable.
• Knowledge of GGG ULTRA Computer System desirable but not essential.

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.

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:

• Monitor arrival and dispatch of specimens and forms in a timely manner
• Answering internal and external enquiries
• Filing and retrieval of specimens, where applicable
• Maintain workstation/area adequately, such as general housekeeping
• Ad-hoc tasks and responsibilities as required