At North West Pathology, we are committed to providing the highest quality professional service to our clients. We are motivated to continuously improve in a professional environment; whilst upholding strong medically focussed and ethical values.
Because we rely on our dedicated and extremely skilled staff to preserve our high standards, we aim to provide an atmosphere which encourages professional and personal development for all our employees.
At North West Pathology we are always willing to provide assistance to our clients, and we encourage you to contact our management and scientific team if you have any queries, suggestions or concerns.
 | Richard Hanlon |
| BAppSci, FAIMS |
| Practice Manager |
| (03) 6430 6740 |
| Richard brings some thirty six years of laboratory experience to the position of Practice Manager at North West Pathology. He has worked extensively in the public and private sectors and is committed to the provision of service excellence and the promotion of education within the profession. As a successful fellowship candidate and on the board of directors for the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) and the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), Richard is committed to ensuring the links between clinical medicine and laboratory medicine remain strong and laboratories provide useful and relevant information to their clients. |
 | Tara Vincent |
| BAppSci (Medical Laboratory Science), MAIMS M.Human Resource Management. |
| Assistant Laboratory Manager / Client Services Manager / Microbiology Coordinator |
| (03) 6430 6739 |
| Tara Vincent commenced her pathology career in 1993 as a medical laboratory scientist with the Launceston General Hospital, then joined North West Pathology in 1995. Starting as a multi-disciplined scientist, Tara then specialised in microbiology, now having a supervisory role in this department. Tara's management studies and experience within the industry helps her significantly in her positions as Assistant Laboratory Manager and Client Services Manager. |
 | Grant Buckley |
| BAppSci (Medical Technology),GradDipAppSci MAppSci (Medical Laboratory Science) |
| Core Lab Coordinator - Biochemistry |
| (03) 6430 6747 |
| Grant commenced his career at North West Pathology in 1982 then moved to Hobart Pathology for two years before returning to the north west coast and to the North West Regional Hospital (pathology) in 1985. He has worked at North West Pathology since 1993 and is one of the Core Lab Coordinators, with special interests in the areas of drugs of abuse and general clinical chemistry |
 | Derrick McPhie |
| BAppSci (Clinical Laboratory Science) |
| Core Lab Coordinator - Biochemistry |
| (03) 6430 6747 |
| Derrick trained at the RMIHE, Wagga Wagga, achieving his Bachelor of Applied Science in 1988. After working at New England Pathology for six years, he moved to Tasmania in 1997. In 2003 Derrick took up a position as Core Lab Coordinator in Biochemistry at our Burnie laboratory. Derrick's interests in the laboratory include Quality Control, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Computing. |
 | Dion Triffitt |
| BAppSci (Medical Laboratory Science) |
| Core Lab Coordinator - Haematology |
| (03) 6430 6773 |
| Dion graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1991 and has been working for North West Pathology since 1992 at Burnie, Mersey and Queenstown. Before his current role as part of the core laboratory team he was resposible for the laboratories auditing program and has been the laboratories quality control officer. |
 | Moira McNeair |
| BAppSci (Medical Laboratory Science), Grad Dip Genetic Counselling |
| Core Lab Coordinator - Haematology |
| (03) 6430 6773 |
| Moira graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1994 with a Bachelor of Medical Science and commenced work with North West Pathology in December 1994. Since then Moira has completed a Graduate Diploma of Genetic Counselling with Charles Sturt University (2003). Moira is one of our team of four core laboratory supervisors, with knowledge in haematology, genetics, coagulation, blood transfusion and quality assurance. |
 | Sharon Howe |
| BAppSci (Medical Laboratory Science) |
| Microbiology Coordinator |
| (03) 6430 6734 |
| Sharon graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1993 and commenced work at North West Pathology in 1994. Initially a multiskilled scientist, Sharon now has a specialised interest in microbiology and serology. Sharon has been in the role of Microbiology Coordinator since 1999 and is also an Approved Health Care Worker. |
 | Jann Brauer |
| DipMedTech, M.OH&S |
| Head of Department Histology /Manager - OH&S |
| (03) 6334 3636 |
| Jann graduated from RMIT and trained at Queen Victoria Hospital and Geelong hospitals in Victoria, joining North West Pathology in 1985. Jann is now the Histology Supervisor in Launceston, which encompasses supervision of histology at North West Pathology. Jann has a Masters in OH&S and is the Safety Manager for DSPL. |
 | Sharon Bramich |
| Supervisor, Specimen Reception/Transport |
| (03) 6430 6777 |
| Sharon started working at North West Pathology in March 1989 as a courier and moved onto VDU and then to the specimen reception area (SRA). In January 2008 Sharon became supervisor of the SRA/courier area. |
 | Chris Mayne |
| Registered Nurse |
| Manager, Specimen Collection |
| (03) 6430 6762 |
| Chris qualified as a registered nurse in 1974 at the North West Regional Hospital, and has worked with North West Pathology since 1980. She completed a Family Planning Certificate in 1985, is a member of the Tasmania Infection Control Association (TICA) and is an Approved Health Care Worker (pre/post discussion) in Tasmania. Chris has extensive experience in pathology collection and techniques, including paediatric collection and training. |
 | Karen Wyllie |
| Dip IPSA |
| Personal Assistant / Document Control Administrator |
| (03) 6430 6744 |
| Karen started at North West Pathology in 1987 and has held various roles during this time. This experience helps her considerably in her role as statewide Document Control Administrator, which she has held since 2000. Karen also gained her diploma with the Institute of Professional Secretaries and Administrators in 2000. Karen is Personal Assistant to our Practice Manager. |
 | Carly Hearps |
| Supervisor, Office |
| (03) 6430 6755 |
| Carly started at North West Pathology in 1997. She is the supervisor of the VDU/results and accounts areas as well as providing administrative support. |