Pathology Technician

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The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Anatomical Pathology Department within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for Anatomical Pathology in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Team:

Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital, and the Anatomical Pathology Department within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for Anatomical Pathology in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

The Role:

The Pathology Technician will perform technical anatomical pathology laboratory work requiring the application of conventional practices, methods and standards performed under the general technical direction and general technical supervision of the Medical Scientist in Charge. The work includes the performance of routine and specialised procedures on a range of specimens and the preparation of specimens for examination, diagnosis and additional procedures.

You will need:

• Knowledge of histology and cytology technical principles and practices, including specimen preparation for examinations.
• Awareness of laboratory safety requirements and procedures, including the safe handling and storage of chemicals.
• Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with members of a team.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent part time, day worker position, working 53.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
  
  

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum pro rata. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022
  
  

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
  
  

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

• An Associate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or an equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work
• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Pathology Technician Band 3 (word)
  
  

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (word)
  
  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Alistair Townsend

Position: Medical Scientist in Charge

Phone number: 03 6166 8771

Email address: alistair.townsend@ths.tas.gov.au

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