Our company:
Founded in 1998 under the leadership of Dr. Chris Douglas, Histopath Diagnostic Specialists has emerged as a pioneering pathology practice in Australia. Distinguishing itself from others, the practice remains unique as it is solely owned by specialist doctors. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, our core objective is to deliver cutting-edge, prompt, precise, accessible, and morally sound services. Throughout its impressive 25-year journey, the practice has consistently led the field in cancer diagnosis, virology, and parasitology, setting new standards for the industry.
We prioritise our values:
Teamwork – leveraging individual strength to achieve our objectives and to foster a supportive and collaborative culture – which is results driven.
Accountability – we take ownership and are responsible for our actions, we honor our commitments and strive to create a culture of high performers.
Integrity – having strong ethical principles in all our tasks and interactions.
Continuous Improvement – we strive to continuously enhance our processes and our service we offer to our doctors, clinics, hospitals and patients.
The Opportunity:
As our Grossing Technician, you'll play a crucial role in our histology laboratory. Your primary responsibility will be the accurate grossing and processing of non-complex specimens and tissue in accordance with RCPA cut-up guidelines as well as maintaining high-quality standards and meet performance targets.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Checking accuracy of specimen reception and accessioning process with respect to specimen order, case prioritisation, billing, referring Dr details, labelling and entering patient details
* Ensuring all necessary equipment is prepared for daily operations.
* Accurate dictation of clinical notes and macroscopic description.
* High quality, accurate and timely cut-up of non-complex specimens in accordance with protocols.
* Performing quality checks of information as entered by specimen reception i.e. specimen order, case prioritization and patient details.
* Appropriate referral of complex cases/cases that they are not trained to perform to Registrar/senior cut-up staff.
* Ensure the supervisor/supervising pathologists is notified immediately with regards to any problems/ questions concerning specimen cut up.
* Operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting of the tissue processors in accordance with corresponding manuals.
* Engage in continuous education programs and the continual improvement of laboratory processes.
What you will need to succeed:
* Have a degree in science, applied science, medical technology or at least 2 years relevant experience in Histology.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to appropriately exercise initiative whilst maintaining interpersonal sensitivity.
* Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks effectively, with the ability to delegate appropriately.
* Excellent time management and attention to detail.
* Practical knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and WHS principles.
* Have an extensive understanding of the laboratory operations and understand the impact of laboratory functions on other areas of the practice.
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