Assist in the provision of an effective and efficient Central Specimen Reception service in the Cairns Laboratory and to ensure that all laboratory practices comply with Pathology Queensland requirements. Assist in the pre-analytical sample preparation, data entry and the efficient and effective referral of samples to other laboratories within Pathology QueenslandJob details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/562433
Closing date 17-May-2024
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Job duration Permanent part time
Contact person Joanne Burns
Contact details 07 4226 6604
Access theThe successful candidate will perform general laboratory duties including the receipt of specimens and the registration of requests into the laboratory information system.Key competencies (role specific criteria)You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- A working knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.
- Demonstrated data entry skills and in the use of Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word and Excel.
- Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use the laboratory information system (Auslab).
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective interaction within a work group and between clients.
- Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.
- This role does not require any mandatory qualifications.
- Queensland Health staff will be required to participate in shift work and weekend roster arrangements including working on public holidays. In some circumstances at times staff maybe required to participate in the 24-hour shift rotation.
- 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.
- 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 a HHS, or HHS to department).
- Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.