Laboratory Assistant (Histology/SRA)
Job No:
110729
Location:
Coffs Harbour
- Varied and interesting position within the busy Histology Department of Sullivan Nicolaides Coffs Harbour
- Flexible part-time role (24 hours per week) - rotating roster
- Attractive hourly rate plus an outstanding range of benefits!
About the Organisation
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland and New South Wales and employing more than 2000 people.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has a position available for a flexible part-time Laboratory Assistant - Histology/SRA to join our dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of an open plan and friendly environment located within the Coffs Harbour Laboratory.
This is a part-time time position, 24 hrs per week. The spread of shifts is from 6.00am–7.00pm Monday - Friday, with inclusion in the Saturday roster.
The main aim of this varied role is to perform laboratory-associated functions and and clerical assistance within the Histology Department.
Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will include:
- 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;
- 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.
The role requires an enthusiastic attitude and an employment history which shows initiative, attention to detail and proven ability to work in a busy environment.
The successful applicant will possess knowledge of medical terminology, specimen processing, and data entry experience, and excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience with the Apollo LIS, specimen transport, histology processing, microtomy, embedding, and staining, will be an advantage.
About the Benefits
The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff.
The organisation offers staff members the opportunity to improve their skills through ongoing training, and provides an avenue for career development and advancement.
Permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Parental and Adoption Leave- SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per Collective Workplace Agreement.
- Staff Services Committee- provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
- Employee Assistance Program- a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
- Private Health Insurance- staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private
- Pathology Services- staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
- X-Ray Services- staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
- Smoke Free Workplace- for those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.