Medical Laboratory Technician

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
**Remuneration**: $63,725.98 - $91,786.58 per annum plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ511437
**Location**: Westmead Hospital
**Applications Close**: 23 September 2024 - 11:59pm

**About the Opportunity**

A position exists for a permanent, full-time Technical Officer in a dynamic and well-established Cytology laboratory. This is an opportunity to be a part of a broad network of laboratories across NSW, creating better health outcomes for our patients.

Cytology is a section of the Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology located at the ICPMR, Westmead Hospital and part of the NSW Health Pathology network. The department consists of a team of caring and dedicated technical, scientific and medical staff all working together to provide speciality diagnostic cytology services so that clinicians can care for their patients and make the best possible treatment decisions for patients.

**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**

Responsible for performing a range of cytology laboratory tasks both collaboratively and independently in accordance established methods and procedures including but not limited to, data entry, specimen receipt and preparation, gynaecological and non-gynaecological triage, attendance at FNAs, QC checks and supplies ordering.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to Cytology, including use of Electronic Medical Record Systems, Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite.
- Demonstrated handling of precious diagnostic specimens including automated and manual processing methods, biological safety and biohazard cabinet use.
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner while showing initiative and managing 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.
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities.

For more information please see attached Statement of Duties

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**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.

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**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**

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**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.