Trainee Medical Laboratory Scientist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months
Position Classification: Trainee Hospital Scientist
Remuneration: $39,990.47 - $67,988.45 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ533103
Location: Gosford
Applications Close: 01 December 2024 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Join our team at NSW Health Pathology as a Trainee Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Gosford site, where you’ll have the opportunity to launch your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a leading pathology laboratory, working alongside skilled professionals while contributing to critical healthcare services in the region. You will be involved in a range of diagnostic tasks, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care, and developing your expertise in laboratory techniques and technology.
Located in the heart of the Central Coast, Gosford is a vibrant community offering a great work-life balance, with stunning beaches, parks, and a welcoming atmosphere. The Gosford campus is a hub for advanced medical services, and by joining NSW Health Pathology, you’ll be part of an organization committed to innovation, learning, and improving health outcomes.
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 in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
This position is suitable for an undergraduate student who is studying part time in a Pathology related university degree course and is only available while the incumbent is still studying in the appropriate course.
Under supervision perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Current enrolment in a relevant science degree (pathology or medical laboratory science, with subjects relevant to pathology) with a minimum of one year full-time equivalent study to complete.
- Willingness to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the laboratory.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and consultation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a values based team environment to achieve quality outcomes.
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a pathology laboratory setting.
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For role related queries or questions contact John Kazzi on John.Kazzi@health.nsw.gov.au
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 PD2024_015 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.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
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.
