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Laboratory assistant

Geelong
Healius
Posted: 5 June
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Work type: Full Time (Permanent), 38 hours per week

Schedule: Ability to participate in a 24/7 roster. Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, as required.

About us

Dorevitch Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional, and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, as well as small Indigenous Australian communities. This means you will be working in a large, stable business with opportunities for interstate mobility and career growth.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Routine receipting and processing of specimens, including operation and maintenance of analyzers
2. Pre- and post-analytical specimen handling
3. Identification and prioritization of urgent specimens
4. Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
5. Assisting scientists in the laboratory as required
6. Learning processing requirements for different sample types and tests
7. Staying up to date with processing updates
8. Responding to results, sample requirements, and general queries
9. Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage

About you

To be considered, you should have:

* Experience in specimen processing and data entry
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Understanding of the importance of following procedures accurately
* A willingness to adhere to departmental and organizational policies
* Previous laboratory experience and knowledge of medical terminology (desirable but not essential)
* Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or Pathology Collection (desirable)

Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of Healius, you will have access to various benefits including:

* Benefits platform - Savings on everyday expenses with 500+ Australian brands
* Fitness Passport – Access to top fitness centers and pools across Australia at a subsidized rate
* Health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and salary packaging options
* Career development – Online courses and learning paths
* Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Dorevitch Pathology is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are also committed to employing veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force experience.

* Vaccine-preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is required for this role
* Other vaccinations may be required based on location and setting

Dorevitch Pathology is dedicated to providing a safe working environment and ensuring protection against vaccine-preventable diseases, following the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application. For further details, email We are committed to responding to every applicant.

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