- Institution: Austin Health
- Application deadline: 17/02/2022
- Job description: A Laboratory Assistant in a regional laboratory is responsible for facilitating effective and efficient performance of the Laboratory by providing non-technical duties within the laboratory as directed by the Head of Department, Senior Scientist or Laboratory Manager.
The Laboratory Assistant is expected to efficiently and accurately process specimens and requests for pathology testing, including data entry into the Laboratory Information System (LIS), and to prepare specimens for testing by the laboratory staff according to laboratory protocols and accreditation requirements.
- Requirements: A commitment to AustinHealth values.
• Laboratory experience.
• Ability to enter data accurately.
• Basic understanding of simple laboratory tests.
• Able to respond to enquiries for information on laboratory procedures or results.
• Able to identify and prioritise patient requests according to laboratory procedure.
• Basic laboratory skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support change.
• Good organisational skills.
• A strong work ethic.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team situation.
- Website: https://austinhealth.mercury.com.au/ViewPosition.aspx?id=H36n5qS9gqk=&jbc=ere