Laboratory Assistant – Haematology – Murarrie Central Laboratory

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Brand: QML Pathology

Location: 11 Riverview Place, Murarrie QLD (QML Pathology)

Work type: Part Time (Permanent)  hours per week

Department: Central Laboratory in Haematology

Schedule: Various Shifts between 10am to 1.30am, Monday to Friday and participate in a Saturday and Public Holiday roster,as required

Hourly rate range: $25-$ depending on experience (not including relevant penalty rates,allowances,loading etc)

About us

QML 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 the role 

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:

• Routine receipting and processing of specimens; including operation and maintenance of analysers
• Pre and post analytical specimen handling
• Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
• Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
• Assisting Scientists in the Labas required
• Staying up to date with processing updates
• Respond to result, sample requirements and general queries
• Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage

About you 

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

• A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
• Must be a cohesive and contributing member of the team and display positive attitudes towards achieving outcomes
• Strong time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Awareness of Workplace Health and Safety and quality assurance processes and procedures
• Previous Laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential

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Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Benefits platform – Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500 of Australia’s most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
• Fitness Passport Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
• Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
• Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

QML Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

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

QML 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.

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