Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ540487
Location: Moree District Hospital
Applications Close: 5 January 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is excited to offer an opportunity to join our team of Blood Collectors (Technical Assistants) at our Moree Pathology Laboratory. As a key member of our dedicated team, you will provide essential laboratory and clinical support to the hospital and the broader community. This role offers the unique chance to either develop a new skill or continue building on your expertise in blood collection and laboratory support. No prior experience is necessary as we are committed to providing comprehensive training to all successful applicants.
This position is primarily based at the Moree collection service, with the possibility of supporting other locations as needed, including the nearby Frome St Collection Centre. Each day offers variety, as you could be collecting blood samples from inpatients at Moree Hospital or outpatients at Frome St, as well as performing data entry into the Laboratory Information System. Your duties will also include local testing in our laboratory or preparing samples for transport to our 24-hour facility in Tamworth. We provide all necessary training to ensure you succeed in this rewarding role.
Moree is a vibrant town located in the Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales, 600km north-west of Sydney and 500km south-west of Brisbane. Situated on the banks of the Mehi River in the heart of the rich black-soil plains, Moree is known for its unique blend of natural beauty and agricultural significance. The name "Moree" is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "rising sun," "long spring," or "water hole," reflecting the area's deep cultural heritage of the Kamilaroi people.
Join us and make a meaningful impact in the health and well-being of the Moree community!
What we can offer you
- This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
- 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
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Neil Horton on Neil.Horton@health.nsw.gov.au
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If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
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