Technical Officer

​​Job reference: #8015
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: 60 Waterloo Road, North Ryde NSW 2113 (Laverty Pathology)
Work type: Full Time (Permanent) hours per week
About us
Laverty Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.
About the role
We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Processing of specimens including culturing – urines, swabs (various sites), faeces and  
Preparation of smears for gram stain, reading of gram-stained slides 
Microscopy of cells in fluids, urines 
Identification of crystals 
Using analysers for urine microscopy and dipstick chemistry 
Using analyser for occult blood determination 
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
A Science degree obtained from a recognised Australian institution 
A current full unrestricted driver licence may be required
Ability to demonstrate sound organisation skills 
Ability to work within a team 
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written 
Ability to work under pressure
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Employee benefits and wellbeing
Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a current resume and cover letter.
Please click the 'Apply now' button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.
Right to work, background checks and clearances
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Vaccination requirements
As per the Healius Group COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Laverty Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. To support this, we require all employees to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Laverty Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thank you in advance for your interest in working with us. For more information, please visit www.healius.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.