Medical Laboratory Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $,59,796.42 - $62,086.53 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ470000
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Applications Close: 03 March 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Pathology collections can be challenging work; a dedicated group of staff at Lithgow make the job easier with advice, support and general knowledge for experienced and new collectors alike.
Lithgow Lab supports all collections within Lithgow Hospital including out-patients; as well as our collection centre at Portland Hospital.
What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a

allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements * Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave

• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO

What you'll be doing
Perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
• Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
• Current unencumbered NSW (Class C) drivers licence and the ability/willingness to work across various locations/ sites as required.

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the . You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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