Technical Assistant

Position Title: Technical Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 32 hours
Position Grade: Technical Assistant Grade 1 Year 1-3
Salary: $58,691.80 - $61,073.75 (pro rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: Health Employees Technical Award
Department Name: SydPath Pathology, Darlinghurst Campus

About us:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent's include:

· Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff

· Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs

· Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields

· Career development opportunities across the St Vincent's Health Australia Network

· Employee Assistance Program

· Work/Life balance

About the role:
We have an wxciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Department/Service. The role will be working in one of our many Collection Centres or Darlinghurst Campus sites as required. As a Pathology Collector the role will be and not limited to collecting blood and pathology samples from patients, processing of samples, paperwork and associated clerical duties.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Pathology Collector who possess a passion for person centred care.We welcome applications from people who have at least 6 months experience in the vacutainer method who are able to work various shifts including weekends. High standard of customer service, exceptional time management and clinical skills is required.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the 'Selection Criteria' as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent's Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
• 12 months' experience in the vacutainer method of collection, extensive knowledge of venepuncture, with appropriate qualifications and/or experience in relevant area of pathology.
• Demonstrated high quality customer service skills, coupled with a professional appearance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to cover rotating 7 day roster.
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety and effective communication / interpersonal skills experience in a work setting

Applications Close on 20 March 2024