Tissue Retrieval Technician

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.14 - $38.41 per hour plus superannuation.
Hours Per Week: As required
Requisition ID: REQ490376
Applications Close: Sunday 16 June 2024Benefits of working with us:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal entertainment + Novated leasing for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

What you'll be doingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.The Retrieval Technician is responsible for participating in an on-call roster to conduct deceased eye and Tissue Retrievals at NSW forensic facilities, hospital mortuaries and operating suites as appropriate.Selection Criteria: * Associate Diploma or equivalent with an emphasis on anatomy and/or physiology.

• Ability and willingness to participate in an on call 24/7 roster and in a mortuary setting undertaking musculoskeletal, skin, eye and other Tissue Retrieval
• Knowledge of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice, the NSW Human Tissue Act, the NSW Coroners Act and other relevant legislative acts
• A commitment to improving the healthcare of the community of NSW through tissue donation and transplantation
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in a highly confidential environment
• Excellent time management skills and experience working independently
• Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

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For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Viglianti on Alexandra.Viglianti@health.nsw.gov.auEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidatesWe welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: