Medical Laboratory Assistant
- 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, preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to maintain high quality work output under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2018_009 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Applicants may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jayachandran Nair on Jayachandran.Nair@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 22 December 2019
