Supervisor Specimen Reception Moreton Bay

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

Demonstrated competence and thorough working knowledge in all aspects of pre-analytical specimen processing together with a sound knowledge of laboratory operations in all disciplines.

Demonstrated ability to supervise and co-ordinate a Specimen Reception service while ensuring the maintenance of skilled clinical standards, and established principles / procedures in line with the Department of Health Strategic Plan.

Demonstrated experience in, or the ability to acquire experience in, the correct procedures of specimen collection.

Demonstrated leadership, initiative, highly developed communication skills, and a commitment to personal and organisational excellence.

Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

While no mandatory qualifications are required, a Certificate III or IV in Pathology (Laboratory Assistance) or equivalent 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.

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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pxxnn