Medical Laboratory Support Role
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide medical laboratory support in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the receipting and processing of specimens, including operation and maintenance of analysers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Routine receipting and processing of specimens
* Pre and post analytical specimen handling
* Identification and prioritisation of urgent specimens
* Filing and storage of specimens and data entry
* Assisting Scientists in the Lab as required
* Continuous learning of processing requirements of different types of samples for different tests
* Staying up to date with processing updates
* Respond to result, sample requirements and general queries
* Identifying and resolving problems at the pre-analytic stage
Requirements:
* Specimen processing and data entry experience is desirable, but not essential
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and work as a team
* Understanding the importance of following procedures accurately
* A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
* Previous laboratory experience and exposure to medical terminology would be desirable, but not essential
* Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or Pathology Collection is desirable
Vaccination Information:
Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role. Other vaccinations based on location may be required.