Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration:
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ603644
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 22 September :59pm
About the opportunity
Join our team at John Hunter Hospital
NSW Health Pathology are seeking Medical Laboratory Assistant's to join our team. We currently have full time vacancies in both a permanent and temporary capacity.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you're 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. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. 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 Australia's 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
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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 PD2024_015 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.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment 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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW 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.