Blood Collector - Kurri Kurri Hospital Blood Collection Clinic

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
3. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
4. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collections.
5. Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) with the capacity to travel to any site as required and must be willing to participate in shift type work.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to maintain high quality work output under pressure.
7. Excellent computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
8. Demonstrated ability to work at Kurri Kurri Hospital Blood Collection Clinic Monday to Friday, 0900hrs - 1300hrs with occasional weekend shifts, as well as an understanding this may be subject to change depending on the operational requirements.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jamie Stedman on Jamie.Stedman@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A High Risk position. All Category A High Risk applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive  PD2020_017 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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.

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 permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.