Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Reception / Data Entry

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ490944
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 10 June 2024 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join our team and become the heartbeat of Pathology, where every drop counts! Embrace this role as a Medical Laboratory Assistant and join us in shaping the future of Healthcare and make a tangible difference in patient outcomes.
NSW Health Pathology is proud to be Australias largest public pathology and forensic and analytical science service, employing more than 5,000 staff. In this role as a medical laboratory assistant you will be based at the John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights within our Pre-Analytical Department

What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time positions only)
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (full time and part time positions only)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (full time and part time positions only)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What youll be doing

Perform a range of laboratory support within specimen reception and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.

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

• A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities

• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff

• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment

• Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy

• Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting

• Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Carmen Cleare on Carmen.Cleare@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 PD2023_022 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 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.