Technical Assistant, Hospital Laboratories

About Clinpath Pathology

Clinpath Pathology is a quality pathology service provider, focusing on professional excellence, reliability, excellent customer service and business integrity. 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

You will have the opportunity to develop skills and expertise in the key disciplines of Haematology/Coagulation, Chemical Pathology and Blood Transfusion utilising state of the art laboratory equipment.  Our laboratory operates over 24 hours/7 days per week and provides both routine and time critical pathology services. 

The position is offered on a casual basis. Shift arrangement covers laboratory operating times of 24/7 including overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts. 

Specific duties include specimen reception and registration, sample preparation, sample analysis, sample collection from nearby hospitals and equipment maintenance.

Applicants should possess the following:

• sound knowledge and experience in the use of laboratory equipment, automated analysers and quality control material;
• practical and relevant experience in a diagnostic pathology laboratory would be advantageous;
• attention to detail and excellent time management skills;
• a sound working knowledge and experience in working in a quality controlled environment and an understanding of NATA accreditation requirements;
• ability to adapt to change and to be able to work with a dynamic team;
• a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a desire to exceed customer service expectations;
• hold a current Australian drivers’ licence (or equivalent); 
• a willingness to work within Clinpath’s values is essential; and
• You will be required to receive the COVID 19 vaccinations (including booster) in order to perform this role and provide copy of certificate.

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
• 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
• The opportunity to participate in the Clinpath Development Program

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. 2440, please contact: Georgina Lavery, Hospital Laboratories Supervisor *******@clinpath.com.au

Applications close: Close of business Thursday 29th February 2024.