Clinical Assistant

We are seeking a permanent part-time Clincal Assistant CA3 (40 hours per fortnight) to join our team at Pathology Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital. This role is responsible for performing a broad range of simple to complex pre-analytical procedures consistently and accurately, maintaining competence in the operational aspects in the role of Clinical Assistant. This is an entry level position where you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in handling specimens through active learning within the team and by engaging in professional development activities. If this sounds like the type of role for you we encourage you to apply.
Department of Health - Why work for us?
The Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities, and a common purpose of creating better health care for Queenslanders. The department is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.
Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland, offering laboratory services in the disciplines of: anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, haematology, immunology, microbiology and genomics. PQ also provides an invaluable service to Queenslanders by supporting a coordinated response to incidents and disasters.

**What we are looking for**:

- This is a modern laboratory with a positive culture and a high performing team, so qualities of resilience, well-developed communication skills and ability to contribute positively to a team environment are essential.
- Demonstrated experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical and post-analytical clinical laboratory tasks. Proven ability to solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to focus in a busy, complex environment.
- Highly developed customer focus with experience dealing with a variety of people and a high-level of awareness of impact of the individual on the overall customer experience.
- Understanding of laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
- Demonstrated high level skills, or ability to rapidly acquire in the use of AUSLAB and ieMR with intermediate keyboarding skills particularly for data entry.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.
- Ability to work additional shifts to support planned and unplanned leave within the team.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively in a highly process driven environment with competing priorities.

**Mandatory qualifications and other requirements**:

- While not mandatory, a Certificate III or IV in Pathology (Laboratory Assistance) or equivalent would be well regarded
- It is a condition of employment for this role, for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
- It is 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 (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, tuberculosis.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

- Competitive govt salary + up to 12.75% employer superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements available that offers work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary packaging
- Career training and development opportunities
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