Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to contribute to our customer-focused pathology collection service across various settings.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide high-quality specimen collection, perform venepuncture and other duties, and undertake administrative activities. They will also be required to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to specimen collection services across inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings.
* Provide high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers.
* Perform venepuncture and other duties related to specimen collection, data entry, processing, delivery, and administrative tasks.
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Pathology Collections or previous experience in venepuncture.
* Demonstrated customer service skills, including effective communication with patients, carers, and clinical staff.
* Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
* Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements, and willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry, and specimen preparation practices.
* Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
* Ability to participate in shift-type work, including weekend work as required, and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
Benefits:
* This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $4,200 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements.
* 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.