Clinical Assisstant

Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, pathology test names and specimen types. Knowledge and competency in phlebotomy practices.
- Availability to work all shifts on the existing and future roster patterns, ability to undertake additional shifts to backfill holiday and sick leave.
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn, all aspects of pre analytical specimen processing (CSR). Data entry skills and the use of MS Word and Excel a distinct advantage.
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner with and without supervision, ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines, ability to effectively use, or quickly acquire ability to use, the Laboratory Information System.
- An established history of positive teamwork and respectful behaviour. High level of interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective, cooperative interaction within a work group and between clients.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and knowledge would be highly regarded.
- Certificate III in Pathology Assistance and / or Certificate III in Pathology Specimen Collection (Phlebotomy) would be highly regarded.
- Previous experience in CSR and phlebotomy would be well regarded although not mandatory.
- Mandatory participation in the evening, weekend / public holiday roster.
- Able to work rostered shifts between the operational hours of 0700 - 2200, including weekends.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements
- It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
- Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.