Job Opportunity
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.
We deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression. Our culture is driven by support and we maintain an open-door policy, with each team member playing a role in patient care and contributing to a top-quality service.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our team as a full-time or part-time Laboratory Assistant in the Sterilising Department of our laboratory.
The initial requirement is a 5 day fortnight with shifts to be negotiated and on rare occasions, some Saturday shifts may be required.
The Sterilising Department is a central cleaning and sterilisation facility for glassware and labware used in the various scientific departments at the laboratory.
Duties include:
* Collection of dirty laboratory glass and plastic ware.
* Performance of relevant tasks relating to the cleaning, disinfecting and rinsing laboratory glassware and medical instruments used in the Practice.
* Wrapping, packaging and sterilisation of cleaned items.
* Delivery of cleaned laboratory ware.
* Assembly of various specimen collection kits, including assistance to Production in the Supply department as required.
* Assistance to the Microbiology department as a walking courier to take specimens to other departments.
* Assistance to other departments with dispensing reagents from large to smaller volumes.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, you will have the following skills:
* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small team.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and work methodically and efficiently whilst adhering to occupational health and safety policies.
Prior laboratory experience will be highly advantageous. Applicants holding a degree or higher tertiary qualifications will not be considered.
Benefits Package
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.
This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including:
* Fitness Passport - access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice.
* Parental and Adoption Leave - receive twelve weeks of paid parental 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 BUPA, HCF and Medibank Private.
* Pathology Services - you and your immediate family have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
* X-Ray Services - you will 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 financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.