Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Reception and Pathology Collec

Employment Type:  Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Various
Requisition ID: REQ473344
Location:The Tweed Hospital
Applications Close: 17 March 2024 - 11:59pm

About the Opportunity 

NSW Health Pathology is pushing the boundaries and striving to excel to make a difference in the lives of the people of NSW by delivering better access to cutting edge diagnostic Pathology.

NSWHP - Tweed Heads Laboratory provides an opportunity for staff to truly fell part of the wider pathology team and promotes a true sense of “US” as a scientific community. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your future with our remarkable team.

This recruitment will curate an eligibility list for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (for Full Time vacancies)
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

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: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Phlebotomy including all aspects of blood collection including Pediatric, Adult and difficult to collect samples.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
3. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
4. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
5. Knowlege and use of relevant Laboratory Information Systems such as AUSLAB including excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
6. Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tarquin Pollock on Tarquin.Pollock@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW HealthPolicy Directive PD2023_022 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 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.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