The successful candidate will perform general laboratory duties including the receipt of specimens and the registration of requests into the laboratory information system.  

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• A working knowledge of or demonstrated ability to quickly learn all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal local supervision.
• Demonstrated data entry skills and in the use of Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Word and Excel.
• Ability to effectively use or quickly acquire the ability to use the laboratory information system (Auslab). 
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective interaction within a work group and between clients.
• Work in a manner displaying integrity; complying with ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• This role does not require any mandatory qualifications.
• Queensland Health staff will be required to participate in shift work and weekend roster arrangements including working on public holidays. In some circumstances at times staff maybe required to participate in the 24-hour shift rotation.
• 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.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

• 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).

Additional Information

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.