Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception/Data Entry

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ482360Location: St George HospitalApplications Close: 5 May 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunityThis is a great opportunity to learn new skills and start a career in Pathology within a dynamic team.NSW Health Pathology is seeking a highly motivated person to join our pre-analytical pathology specimen reception team at St George Hospital in Kogarah.The successful applicant will participate in a 24/7 rotating roster that includes weekdays, weekends, public holidays, evenings and overnight shifts.Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day.What we can offer you

• 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 doingPerform 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

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For role related queries or questions contact Christine Swanson 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.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.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 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.