Medical Laboratory Technician Andrology

The Role

This is a casual medical laboratory technician role in the department of Andrology.

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the receipting, ID Check, data entry and processing of specimens for Andrology Laboratory testing. The Medical Laboratory Technician also performs diagnostic andrology tests, equipment maintenance, data entry and administrative tasks as directed or required by senior staff.

Classification for this position will range from Grade 1 year 1 - Grade 1 year 8 (BU1-BU8, base salary $59,207.20 - $76,346.40 per year)

What You’ll Achieve

• Routine diagnostic and clerical duties, including specimen reception and processing.
• Media preparation, specimen preparation and instrument and quality control testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on automated and manual instrumentation and equipment.
• Participate in overall laboratory upkeep and preparation of stock reagents.
• Ensure that the performance of any duties is carried out according to the policies, procedures & technical methods as documented in the Laboratory Services Quality System.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in a team environment with respect for other members of the team.

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About the Department

The Andrology department established in 1978 sits within the Division of Laboratory Services and provides a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic Andrology and Sperm banking, fertility preservation services to the Royal Children's Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and external clinics and private doctors. The location for this role is at Royal Children's and Women's Andrology Unit and Sperm Bank, 321 Cardigan Street, Carlton Innovation Hub, Carlton.

What We Offer

Other Requirements

Application Process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

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EEO Statement

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and / or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Vaccination Requirement

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

Background Checks

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

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