Laboratory Assistant (Haematology)
Job No:
150466
Location:
Bowen Hills, Brisbane
- Are you seeking a varied and interesting laboratory position? This is the opportunity for you!
- Opportunity for career advancement with a well-respected industry leader!
- Excellent job security within a growing organisation!
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.
With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning and development and career progression.
Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology maintains an open-door policy, with each employee playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.
About Your Next Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Laboratory Assistant (Haematology) to join their team in Bowen Hills, Brisbane.
Responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:
- Preparing and processing clinical specimens;
- Performing all tasks relevant to a particular laboratory assistant shift or particular section of the laboratory as specified in department manuals;
- Upholding quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to departmental quality system procedures;
- Complying with the occupational health and safety policy and programs to ensure personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others in the workplace;
- Cooperating with work colleagues, referrers and their patients to assist with the provision of reliable and efficient service levels;
- Participating in in-service training as appropriate and training other staff as required; and
- Performing special duties as required to contribute to the implementation of the strategic plan and to the effective functioning of a specific station, laboratory or organisation as a whole.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a high attention to detail to enable maximum accuracy of processing. A strong commitment to laboratory turnaround times is essential, with previous relevant laboratory experience highly regarded.
This is a perfect role for an enthusiastic individual who has a flexible approach to their work as you will be required to work rotating roster from Monday to Friday between the hours of 0500 – 1630, along with some later shifts as required and weekends.
In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following:
- Ability to be trained in specimen reception and some basic testing procedures;
- Ability to learn instrument maintenance and troubleshooting;
- Ability to prioritise work and work efficiently in a team environment;
- Strong attention to detail; and
- Ability to assist pathologists in the collection and processing of bone marrow specimens.
About the Benefits - Perks of the Job
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.
This is your chance to join a leading pathology practice and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out ‐ APPLY NOW!