AddressWe are seeking the best suited applicant to join our hard-working team of Health professionals for a 6-month contract. The role of the Pathology Assistant will work within the Anatomical Pathology team to aid in the provision of a high quality, customer focused Anatomical Pathology Service. The Pathology Assistant reports to the Supervising Scientist.
The Anatomical Pathology Central laboratory provides a comprehensive histology, cytology and mortuary service to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, the Queensland Children's Hospital, as well as a central support and referral service to laboratories throughout Queensland and overseas.
Maintenance of the laboratory environment including block and slide filing, cleaning, equipment maintenance and restocking of consumables.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire skills to perform basic laboratory duties associated with Anatomical Pathology including handling biological specimens and preparation of basic chemical solutions.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire skills in the interpretation of request forms together with ability to perform rapid and accurate data entry.
- Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment, and to respond to enquiries and instruction by clients
- Proven ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after appropriate training
- Demonstrate exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet service delivery deadlines.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- There are no mandatory requirements for this position, however previous experience working in a histology laboratory or with a laboratory information system (LIS) will be highly regarded.
- Candidates must be able to participate in a roster system, including overtime as required. Current Laboratory hours fall between 0530-2300 Monday to Friday and 0600-1530 Saturday.
- In some circumstances and following consultation, Queensland Health staff may be required to participate in 24 hours shift or on-call arrangements.
- 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.
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
- A short-written response (maximum 1-2 pages, dot points acceptable) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key responsibilities and meet the skill requirements of the role.
- Your current CV or resume, including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
- Late applications cannot be submitted online. For a late application to be considered, please arrange approval and submission via the contact person.
- Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy. Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process.
- Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by Queensland Health. Prospective employees are required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.
