AddressMedical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Reception/Data Entry
Pathology | Technical
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
22/04/2024 - 11:59 PM
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ480856
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 22 April 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on Healthcare? If so, we have an exciting opportunity waiting just for you! We are seeking Technical Assistants for various roles within our Specimen Reception/Data Entry laboratory located within the John Hunter Hospital. No qualifications or experience is necessary, we have an extensive training program just for you.
You will be working within the Pre-Analytical department located at the John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights.
The Pre-Analytical Department is the heart of the organisation and you will be working in the largest regional laboratory in the state. Every specimen requested for pathology comes through our department where you will process specimens ready for testing and learn to data enter patient information into our laboratory information system.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time positions only)
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (full time and part time positions only)
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (full time and part time positions only)
- 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:
- 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
- Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster
Need more information?
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2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Carmen Cleare on *************@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 Health Policy 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.
