Medical Laboratory Technician - Central Specimen Reception
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- Technical Officer
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- REQ527554 Requisition #
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- Oct 29, 2024 Post Date
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $63,725.98 - $91,786 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527554
Location: Blacktown
Applications Close: 10 November 2024 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Technical Officer to join our Central Specimen Reception team in Blacktown Hospital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the initial processing and data entry of Pathology specimens. This role is vital for maintaining the efficiency and integrity of our diagnostic services.
The Central Specimen Reception (CSR) service unit is part of the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical research (ICPMR) in the Western Sydney Local Health District. The service unit provides 24 hour, 7 days a week service at NSW Health Pathology Blacktown Hospital to provide a quality, timely and efficient service to all clients.
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
Participate in a range of laboratory support and specimen reception services and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within the central specimen reception department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems.
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Koncurat on Catherine.Koncurat@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
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 full time / 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.
