Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Collector

1. Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or demonstrated recent Venepuncture experience including paediatrics with a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to Collection services
2. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, 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.
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 Auslab and EMR with high attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
8. Extensive knowledge of all pathology specimen collection procedures, including AS4308

This is a Category A High Risk position. All Category A High Risk 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 permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

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.

Applicants may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.