Laboratory Technical Assistant

Description

Aspen Medical is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Laboratory Technical Assistant. The position is a Shift Medical Laboratory Technical Assistant (Multi discipline Laboratory) position at Ba Hospital. The position requires to perform routine Multi-discipline Lab duties in: Phlebotomy, Specimen reception/distribution, Haematology/Coagulation, Blood bank, Biochemistry Serology, After-hours STAT microbiology and POC PCR on a 24-hour7day roster inclusive of on-call arrangements weekends and public holidays. Duties include but are not limited to providing assistance in: inventory control, periodic operator maintenance of analyser platforms, assets and the structuring of workflows in the delivery of timely and dependable results.

The roles and responsibilities of this position include:

• Promote ethical behavior and alignment with Aspen Medical’s Social Purpose and B Corp principles.
• Perform the required Quality Control and Quality Assurance aspects in the Multi-disciplinary Laboratory IAW departmental policies and SOP’s.
• Adheres to Quality Management aspects and principles IAW best practice and departmental or organisational requirements.
• Provides technical support to: other technical staff, Operational and Clinical staff.
• Assists in the training, supervision of new recruits, medical interns, and students if required.
• Can competently apply troubleshooting skills within the Multi-disciplinary Laboratory environment.
• Facilitates the provision of timely and dependable results to Clinicians.
• Ensure client confidentiality and good customer service practice.
• Perform duties as assigned. Or may be required to be assigned to other departments.
• Perform duties at seniority on a 7-day roster inclusive of on-call arrangements weekends and public holidays.
• Can be required to duties on a 24-hour 7-day roster inclusive of weekends and public holidays.
• May be required to perform duties permanently or temporarily in locations other than Ba.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and comply with instructions given in adhering to safe work procedures.
• Take reasonable care to ensure own safety and health and that of others and to abide by our duty of care provided for in the OHS policy.
• Any other reasonable duties delegated by management.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the: pre-analytical, the analytical and post analytical process.
• Sound knowledge of: phlebotomy Specimen reception/distribution, Haematology/Coagulation, Blood bank, Serology, Biochemistry, After-hours STAT microbiology and POC PCR techniques with manual and automated platforms.
• Prioritisation and time management skills.
• Laboratory Information System experience.
• Post-Certification experience in multi-disciplinary laboratory or Core Lab environment.
• Have sound oral and written communications skills.
• Strong Client and Service delivery focus.
• Post graduate studies or qualifications and or active involvement with one of the major laboratory disciplines interest groups.

Contact Information

Culture: Aspen Medical offers exceptional career opportunities, exposure to exciting and cutting-edge projects and an opportunity to work with people who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Our Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities (we will contribute towards training courses of interest that will assist you in developing in your role)
• Paid Family Care leave
• On site ongoing wellness programs
• Flexible working options as applicable
• Opportunities to work and learn with/from the Aspen Global Team of experts

For any queries on the position, please contact us via email [email protected]

We value diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds or those with disabilities