About the role

Depending on experience and training, responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) clinics, including patient preparation, coordination and procedural support
• Reception duties and appointment scheduling
• Accurate entry of patient, clinician and specimen information into the laboratory information system
• Specimen reception, identification, accessioning and processing
• Assisting with laboratory workflow, including preparation and support for specimens
• Preparation of documentation and assistance with pathology reporting workflows
• Communication with medical practitioners, hospitals, clinics, and other pathology providers
• General laboratory and administrative duties as required

Comprehensive training will be provided for the appropriate candidate.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Is reliable, organised and able to follow established procedures
• Communicates professionally with patients, medical practitioners and colleagues
• Has accurate keyboard and data-entry skills
• Is comfortable working with computer-based systems
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

Hours

Austpath operates Monday to Friday, with rostered hours falling between approximately 7:30 am and 6:30 pm.

• Both full-time and part-time arrangements may be considered. Saturday work may be available or required after appropriate training.