Job Details
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $68,****** – $98,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 14 December *********:59pm
About the opportunity
Westmead Haematology Laboratory is on the lookout for a skilled and passionate Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team
If you have solid experience in haematology and morphology, this is your chance to step into a role that's as exciting as it is rewarding.
As a high-energy, fast-paced 24/7 laboratory, we play a vital role in supporting multiple hospitals and laboratories across the region.
Join us and become part of a team that thrives on innovation, precision, and making a real impact in patient care.
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 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 investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed.
Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to Haematology pathology or medical laboratory operations.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a Haematology and Morphology department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems.
Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations.
Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff.
Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment.
Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities.
Demonstrated current knowledge and experience in Haematology, Coagulation and Morphology laboratories.
Additional Information
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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 PD****_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 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.
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