Laboratory Assistant (2 positions available) Full Time, ongoing positions Cabrini Malvern Cabrini offers:
Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 12% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
Hospital located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares available
Training & support provided - an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the healthcare industry
About the role The Laboratory Assistant in Pathology is responsible for the routine processing of Pathology specimens in a professional and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include:
Receiving or accessions of specimens into the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner
Processing specimens as per departmental procedures and taking appropriate action if specimen identification criteria are not met
Referring specimens to external testing laboratories per documented procedures
Performing testing, either on analysers or manually, to obtain results for reporting
Performing internal quality control procedures and taking appropriate action if controls are out of range
About you You will be a motivated individual with a passion for providing a high level of departmental assistance while growing your career. You will also have:
Completion of VCE or equivalent with at least one subject in a scientific area
Experience in a pathology laboratory preferred
Excellent communication skills to assist with telephone enquiries and ability to report to the ward or doctors in a professional manner
Proficient computer skills and ability to perform required data entry, SRA or laboratory computer result entry as required
Awareness of and compliance with all procedures as well as ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritising skills
Ability to prioritise work and perform work efficiently
Ability to work autonomously without supervision, as well as cooperatively as part of a team
To view the full position description, please click here Enquiries to: Stuart Fleming, Pathology Services Manager - 9508 1703 Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers and provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation, and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise their potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Please click here to apply.
Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 12% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
Hospital located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares available
Training & support provided - an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the healthcare industry
About the role The Laboratory Assistant in Pathology is responsible for the routine processing of Pathology specimens in a professional and efficient manner. Key responsibilities include:
Receiving or accessions of specimens into the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner
Processing specimens as per departmental procedures and taking appropriate action if specimen identification criteria are not met
Referring specimens to external testing laboratories per documented procedures
Performing testing, either on analysers or manually, to obtain results for reporting
Performing internal quality control procedures and taking appropriate action if controls are out of range
About you You will be a motivated individual with a passion for providing a high level of departmental assistance while growing your career. You will also have:
Completion of VCE or equivalent with at least one subject in a scientific area
Experience in a pathology laboratory preferred
Excellent communication skills to assist with telephone enquiries and ability to report to the ward or doctors in a professional manner
Proficient computer skills and ability to perform required data entry, SRA or laboratory computer result entry as required
Awareness of and compliance with all procedures as well as ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
Excellent organisational, time management and prioritising skills
Ability to prioritise work and perform work efficiently
Ability to work autonomously without supervision, as well as cooperatively as part of a team
To view the full position description, please click here Enquiries to: Stuart Fleming, Pathology Services Manager - 9508 1703 Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. You will have opportunities to learn new skills and give back to your community.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers and provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation, and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise their potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Please click here to apply.
