AddressThe Pathology Assistant will be responsible for processing various clinical microbiology, molecular and serology specimen types as instructed, including samples for COVID-19 testing.
The successful candidate will provide support and assistance in the specimen reception and setup area under the direction of the rostered Health Practitioner and the Chief Scientist as follows:
- Perform microbiology setup.
- Perform QC temperature checks and maintenance as required, accurately recording results and notifying supervisors of non-conformances
- Actively monitor the receipt and distribution of specimens as directed
- Efficiently and reliably process a range of specimen types as directed
- Effectively operate a range of equipment utilized in specimen processing
- Provide administrative support with data entry and clerical tasks as required
- Provide effective communication and active participation in teamwork as required
- Process samples for analysis on-site or for despatch to other laboratories, entering data using the laboratory computer system, basic quality control functions and cleaning of workstations and equipment.
- Exercise initiative in resolving moderately complex or unusual problems.
- Perform duties within the glassware area including cleaning
- Processing and dispatch of referred specimens
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:
- Perform a diverse range of tasks in the Microbiology Specimen Reception area to a consistently high standard in accordance with established laboratory protocols.
- Demonstrated operational knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge in relation to specimen processing and preparation within the Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology Pathology Queensland laboratory
- Demonstrated word processing skills, and computer data input and retrieval skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with a high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team independently and at times without direct supervision.
- Be proficient in the use of laboratory equipment (e.g. centrifuges, cytospin, staining machine).
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills.
Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification (Cert III Laboratory Assistance) would be well regarded.
- 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.
- Ability to participate in weekend and public holiday rosters.
- 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).
