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

NSW Government -NSW Health Pathology

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Newcastle, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Various

Position Classification:
Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration:
$ $31.31 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID:
REQ465684

Location:
John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 25 February :59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Anatomical Pathology Department based at the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle.

The Anatomical Pathology Laboratory of John Hunter Hospital is a busy and dynamic department that performs testing for surgical patients across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

Nestled on the beautiful, sun-drenched eastern coastline of New South Wales, just over two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle is a vibrant city bursting with things to do.

Spectacular beaches and coastal scenery, with ocean baths and some of the country's best surfing spots, are only just the start.

Then there's a dedication to coffee to attract envious glances from Melbourne.

What we can offer you

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time positions only)
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (full time and part time positions only)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (full time and part time positions only)
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

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 PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified 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 completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

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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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.