Medical Laboratory Assistant - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -NSW Health Pathology

NSW Government -NSW Health Pathology

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Newcastle, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time, Temporary Part Time with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification:
Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration:
$56, $58,584.53 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
REQ427767

Location:
John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 10 September :59pm

About the opportunity

We are looking for friendly, reliable, detail focused and driven Technical Assistants with a passion for Health Care to join our Pathology team at John Hunter Hospital.

If you have high level skills involving attention to detail, teamwork, communication, problem solving, time management and computer skills then this is a wonderful opportunity for you.

You will be based at the John Hunter Hospital with shifts also spanning to the Mater Hospital, Royal Newcastle Centre, Maitland Hospital and local Collection clinics.

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 inhouse 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.

A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
Available to participate in a rotating 24/7 roster

Need more information?

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 _PD2023_022_ 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.

All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A.

Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.

You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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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

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.