Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist

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Technical Assistant
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REQ544234 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ544234
Location: Orange Health Service 
Applications Close: 2 February 2025 - 11:59pm 

About the opportunity
Are you seeking a rewarding role in a regional town? We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Collections and Specimen Reception & Management team at NSWHP Orange.
 
Just 3.5hrs away from Sydney (and less than an hour by air), Orange is a thriving town famed for its award winning restaurants, natural beauty and wineries. In addition to several daily flights to and from Sydney, there are direct flights to Melbourne and Brisbane from Orange Regional Airport several times a week. Orange hosts several high quality educational facilities for all ages from primary school right through to TAFE and University. Orange Hospital is one of the largest regional hospitals in NSW, is affiliated with University of Sydney and also hosts students from Charles Sturt University, University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong.
 

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 
  • 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
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:

    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, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
    6. Willingness to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
    7. Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
    8. Can display 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
    For role related queries or questions contact Tatenda Zana on tatenda.zana@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 Infectious 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.


    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.

     

    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.

     

    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.

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