Laboratory Assistant (Greenslopes Private Hospital) Full-Time

• Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality care and customer service?
• Full-time opportunity with full training provided - be part of a stable, growing industry!
• Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional 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 3000 people.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each one of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

About the Opportunity

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Laboratory Assistant (Haematology) to join their team in our Laboratory at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Brisbane.

Responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparing and processing clinical specimens in our Pre-analytical area of the laboratory
• Performing all tasks relevant to a particular laboratory assistant shift or a particular section of the laboratory as specified in department manuals;
• Upholding quality standards within the laboratory by adhering to 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 contributing to the implementation of the strategic plan and the effective functioning of a specific station, laboratory or organisation as a whole.

Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will include:

• Specimen reception and data entry;
• Preparing samples for analysis;
• Assisting the scientific staff with automated instruments;
• General laboratory duties as required;
• Assisting in the internal courier where required; and
• Assisting with phone enquiries.

About You

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Flexibility to work across a rotating 24/7 roster, across weekdays, weekends and public holidays;
• Ability to be trained in specimen reception and some basic testing procedures with good keyboard skills;
• Ability to prioritise work and work efficiently in a team environment;
• Strong attention to detail; 
• A strong commitment to laboratory turnaround times.

About the Opportunity

You will be part of a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care. You will develop your skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement. Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of a highly stable industry with significant ongoing growth.

This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including: 

• Fitness Passport – Access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – Receive six weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
• Staff Services Committee – Provides functions and events for our team, fully funded by the Practice.
• Employee Assistance Program – A free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to all our people, as well as immediate family
• Private Health Insurance – Discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
• Pathology Services – You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
• X-Ray Services – You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
• Smoke-Free Environment Policy – All of our premises are smoke-free. For those wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, we provide a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out – APPLY NOW!