Medical Laboratory Assistant - Specimen Reception
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ570157
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
About the opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated and dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team in the Central Specimen Reception at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. We currently have a number of permanent positions available including full time and part-time (30 hours per week) roles. You’ll be part of a vital team working a 7-day rotating roster in a fast-paced, high-volume pathology environment that operates from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm, including rostered public holidays.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you're helping create better health and justice systems every day. We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you
- 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
What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- 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
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a 24-7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Tuitavake on Katrina.Tuitavake@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
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.
