Maintenance of a safe working environment by the cleaning of work benches, equipment and sinks within the laboratory.
General laboratory duties including but not limited to receipt and storage of specimens; registration of requests into the laboratory information system; timely and accurate preparation of specimens for local testing; packaging and transport of specimens to referral laboratories; receipt, storage, and distribution of pathology consumables; other laboratory duties as requested by the CSR Supervisor, Laboratory Manager, or their delegates.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
Availability to work all shifts on the 24/7 CSR roster in a relieving role
An established history of positive team work, respectful behaviour and above average attendance and punctuality
Ability to comply with controlled documentation and to work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision
Well-developed communication skills both written and verbal and the demonstrated ability to work positively and respectfully with clients, colleagues, vendors and service providers
A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing and inventory control.
Computer skills, data/request entry skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to use or to quickly learn a Laboratory Information System such as Auslab and an integrated electronic Medical Record system
Qualifications, registrations, and other requirements
Mandatory qualifications - Nil required
While not mandatory, a Certificate III in Pathology Assistance or higher would be well regarded
The candidate will be required to stand for the majority of the shift, up to 8 hours or more at times, and undertake some manual handling of eskies and parcels with bending and lifting required
Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.
Existing staff that are engaged prior to 1 July 2016 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements that is with a different Queensland Health entity (i.e. one HHS to another HHS, department to an HHS, or HHS to department).
