Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood Collector

Organisation/Entity: NSW Health Pathology
Job Category:
* Pathology | Technical

Job Location:
* Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Job Reference Number: REQ190657
Work Type: Various
Total Remuneration Package: $53646.87 - $55828.98
Closing Date: 26/10/2020 - 11:59 PM

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $27.05 - $28.15 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Varies
Requisition ID: REQ190657

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 26 October 2020 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Being part of NSW Health Pathology means youre helping create better health and justice systems every day.

We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

What we can offer you

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave for Fulltime positions

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

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to blood collecting and haematological investigations as required.

Interested in joining Australias largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
2. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
3. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
4. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collections.
5. Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) with the capacity to travel to any site as required and must be willing to participate in shift type work.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to maintain high quality work output under pressure.
7. Excellent computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jamie Stedman on Jamie.Stedman@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A High Risk position. All Category A High Risk applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost 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.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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.

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Blood

New South Wales Government Newcastle NSW 2300

New South Wales Government

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