Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Lismore Base Hospital. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the laboratory team by performing blood collections services in various outpatient settings, community clinics, home collections, and hospital wards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform essential blood collections services in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, community health centers, and hospital wards.
* Conduct specimen reception activities, including processing and transporting specimens to ensure viability for testing.
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff to deliver exceptional patient-focused service.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Certificate III in Pathology Collections or equivalent experience in venepuncture, demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
* Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including effective communication with patients, carers, and clinical staff.
* Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
Benefits
* This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 per annum, in addition to award entitlements.
* Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave.
* Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
Others
This position requires working at multiple locations, including Ballina and Casino, and participating in shift-type work, including weekend work as required.