Medical Laboratory Assistant - COVID-19 Response

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

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

Job Reference Number: REQ179443
Work Type: Full-Time
Total Remuneration Package: $53646.87 - $55828.98
Closing Date: 16/08/2020 - 11:59 PM

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $53,646.87 - $55,828.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ179443

Location: Gosford

Applications Close: 16 August 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

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

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

1. A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
3. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
4. Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
5. Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
6. Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
7. Demonstrated extensive exposure in a medical pathology pre-analytical department with experience in Auslab data entry.
8. Current unencumbered NSW Class C Drivers Licence

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For role related queries or questions contact Asimo Geracitano on Asimo.Geracitano@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 PD2018_009 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.

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 temporary and casual vacancies.

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Covid - Response

New South Wales Government Newcastle NSW 2300

New South Wales Government

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