Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ499028
Location: Glen Innes District Hospital
Applications Close: 8 July 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunityNSW Health Pathology are seeking a Technical assistant (Blood Collector) for its Glen Innes laboratory. This is a great opportunity for people looking to work in this important clinical support discipline.You will be working part time on a Mon- Fri basis from our collection service at the Glen Innes Hospital. Your daily routine will involve interactions with out and inpatients requiring blood or other pathology testing. You will be directly involved with the laboratory itself, interacting with the scientific staff and other support staff to ensure testing turnaround times are minimised, and samples sent to other larger laboratories are tracked and optimised for accurate results.Our Glen Innes laboratory has a small and dedicated team who are highly experienced and are very keen to welcome anyone with great customer service and has strong team sensibilities.What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a

allowance of up to $2,500 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements * 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 doingContribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.

• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
• Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
• Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
• Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.

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3) For role related queries or questions contact Juliane Preston onOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis 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.New to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Working RightsThis 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 PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW 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.