Seeking the best suited applicant to join our hard-working team in Meadowbrook. This is an exciting permanent part time opportunity. The purpose of the role is to work as part of a dynamic team which provides an effective and efficient Central Specimen Reception (CSR) service 24/7, performing day, evening or overnight shifts as required. This client-focussed service includes receiving all types of pathology specimens, performing pre-analytical specimen processing and referral, supporting laboratory operations including pathology stores and maintaining a safe and clean laboratory. This role will provide a relieving function to the team roster template, backfilling any staff leave across any shift.

Job details

Key Responisibilities Include

• General laboratory duties including but not limited to: receipt and storage of specimens; registration of requests into the laboratory information system; timely and accurate preparation of specimens for local testing; packaging and transport of specimens to referral laboratories; receipt, storage and distribution of pathology consumables; other laboratory duties as requested by the CSR Supervisor, Laboratory Manager or their delegates
• Effectively prioritise workloads to assist the laboratory to meet Pathology Queensland Turn Around Time targets
• Responding to queries from clients regarding tests, turn-around-times, specimen types, sample volume requirements and more
• Maintenance of a safe working environment by the cleaning of work benches, equipment and sinks within the laboratory
• Comply with documented processes for clinical assistant staff working in the specimen reception and other areas of the laboratory in accordance with the ISO 15189 standard
• Participate in continuing education and competency programmes for CSR
• Participate in any day, evening or overnight shifts including working weekdays, weekends and public holidays
• Work additional hours or overtime as required to ensure timely specimen processing during peak workloads

Key competencies

• Availability to work all shifts on the 24/7 CSR roster in a relieving role
• An established history of positive team work, respectful behaviour and above average attendance and punctuality
• Ability to comply with controlled documentation and to work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision
• Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal and the demonstrated ability to work positively and respectfully with clients, colleagues, vendors and service providers
• A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing and inventory control.
• Computer skills, data/request entry skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to use or to quickly learn a Laboratory Information System such as Auslab and an integrated electronic Medical Record system

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• Mandatory qualifications - Nil required
• While not mandatory, a Certificate III in Pathology Assistance or higher would be well regarded
• The candidate will be required to stand for the majority of the shift, up to 8 hours or more at times, and undertake some manual handling of eskies and parcels with bending and lifting required

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CA3 Pathology Assistant Logan RD (PDF, 192KB)
  Role Description