Laboratory Assistant - Central Specimen Reception
Northern Health
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Job Description
About Northern Health
Northern Health is a leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's rapidly growing northern suburbs, committed to community well-being and inclusive, progressive services. With major campuses including Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, and others, Northern Health offers acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community, and home-based services to a diverse population.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Laboratory Assistant to join the Central Specimen Reception team.
About the Role
As a Laboratory Assistant - Central Specimen Reception at Northern Health, you will be responsible for the crucial tasks of receiving, sorting, preparing, and transporting specimens for analysis. This role also involves assisting with the accurate registration of pathology requests into the laboratory information system, performing various laboratory investigations, and conducting general laboratory duties as directed by senior staff. This is an ongoing full-time position, requiring commitment to 80 hours per fortnight with an attractive monthly Accrued Day Off, and participation in a rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, and an on-call roster.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience and good working knowledge of data entry and general laboratory tasks.
- Proven ability to work as a part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work a rotating roster that involves working weekends and public holidays.
- Participate in the on-call roster.
Why work at Northern Health?
Northern Health offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support and reward staff both personally and professionally. These include award-winning facilities, strong campus partnerships, and robust professional development opportunities. Employees also benefit from an award-winning Health and Wellbeing program, including the new 'Thrive' program, flexibility in the workplace, extra leave options, and a commitment to an inclusive and culturally safe environment. Financial benefits such as salary packaging, access to an online library, and onsite car parking are also provided. Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with different abilities, and those from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
Key skills/competency
- Specimen Reception
- Pathology Requests
- Data Entry
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Specimen Handling
- Laboratory Investigations
- Teamwork
- Rotating Roster Management
- On-call Duty
- Healthcare Support
How to Get Hired at Northern Health
- Research Northern Health's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume for laboratory roles: Highlight data entry, specimen handling, and teamwork experience, aligning with Northern Health's requirements.
- Prepare for roster discussions: Be ready to discuss your availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays, showcasing flexibility.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize precision in specimen reception, data entry, and lab tasks during your Northern Health interview.
- Connect with hiring managers: Network on LinkedIn and consider reaching out to Sam Djukic for insights into the Preanalytical team.
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