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Form of work- Casual / Permanent Part Time / Permanent Full Time
- Friendly, supportive and professional team
- Purpose built Laboratory, Mile End (Adelaide S.A)
About Clinpath Pathology
Clinpath Pathology is a quality pathology service provider, focusing on professional excellence, reliability, excellent customer service and business integrity. Based at Mile End in a new state of the art laboratory, Clinpath provides you with the opportunity to become a part of an Australian wide medical testing laboratory network, focused on medical leadership and expert advice. We serve our South Australian medical practitioners, private hospitals and aged care facilities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where the contribution of people with different skill sets, cultures and backgrounds is valued.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity for an Experienced Technical Assistant to join our busy Anatomical Pathology team on a permanent full-time basis. The position is based at our Mile End laboratory and involves working all shifts Monday to Friday between the hours of 4am and Midnight. Participation in the Saturday roster between 4am and 11pm may also be required.
Typical duties include:
- Registration of Anatomical Pathology patient episodes onto the laboratory information system;
- Preparation of cytology samples;
- Paraffin processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of surgical tissues;
- Allocation of stained slides to the anatomical pathologists;
- Archiving and retrieval of patient materials;
- Disposal of patient samples and other department waste streams as per documented procedures; and
- Preparation of laboratory reagents and maintenance of associated equipment fit for use.
Applicants should possess the following:
- Whilst tertiary qualifications are not required, candidates must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working within a busy laboratory environment;
- Any experience in embedding, sectioning and staining of surgical tissues in a busy laboratory setting will be highly regarded;
- Understanding of WHS processes relevant to working in a laboratory environment;
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills;
- Good communication skills, interpersonal skills and initiative; and
- You will be required to receive the Covid 19 vaccination including booster in order to perform this role.
Why join us?
Clinpath Pathology offer a wide range of employee benefits:
- Stable, reputable organisation (part of the global Sonic Healthcare)
- Paid parental leave options
- Employee rewards program
- Annual employee service awards
- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to participate in the Clinpath Development Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Novated leasing
- Study leave for approved courses
- On-site Physiotherapist
- Employee referral program
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Fitness Passport program
- Charitable and social events including annual christmas party, pizza days and morning teas
- Work life balance and flexible working arrangements
How to apply?
When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. This position is open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents with full legal working rights.
For further details about the position Ref. no. 2463 please contact: Caroline Loft, Anatomical Pathology Supervisor *****@clinpath.com.au
Applications close: 8th March 2024
