Laboratory Assistant

Job reference: #15753

Brand: Dorevitch Pathology

Location: 16 - 18 Banksia Street, Heidelberg VIC 3084 (Dorevitch Pathology)

Work type: Full Time (Permanent) 38 hours per week

Schedule: Ability to participate in rotating shifts including evening shifts, public Holidays and weekend work.

About us

Dorevitch Pathology is part of Healius’s Pathology division, one of Australia’s leading providers of private medical laboratory and pathology services. We operate about 100 medical laboratories and 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. Each year, we provide one in every three pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals to small and remote Australian Aboriginal communities.

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:

Receipt and processing of pathology specimens in our Specimen Reception Department
Be part of our dynamic team where your self-motivation, enthusiasm and teamwork will complement your technical abilities in this pivotal role.
Prompt receipting, ID checking, sorting, and accessioning of pathology specimens as well as helping oversee the laboratory's automation system
These opportunities are entry-level and will suit Candidates looking to re-joining the workforce, gain experience in a medical laboratory setting or looking to get into the workforce

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
Effective verbal and written communication
Accurate data entry skills
Commitment toward excellent customer service
Have an appreciation for quality and confidentiality
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work efficiently in a team
Ability to participate in a 21/7 roster
Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
No experience needed. Training provided on the job

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

Dorevitch 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

Dorevitch 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.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

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