Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Employment Type**: Various
**Position Classification**: Technical Assistant Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
**Requisition ID**: REQ545351
**Location**: Lismore Base Hospital
**Applications Close**: 28 January 2025 - 11:59pm

**About the opportunity**

NSW Health Pathology are seeking two Technical Assistants located within Lismore Base Hospital.

The specimen reception team are the heart of any pathology lab and by joining our dynamic team, you will be working in one of the largest regional laboratories in the state, servicing Lismore Base Hospital and the Northern Rivers Community.

Working closely with our pre-analytical team and laboratory staff, you will have will also have the opportunity to learn data entry and other key skills, to assist in the processing of specimens in preparation for the laboratory departments to complete their testing.

Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW. These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Women’s Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit and Emergency Department.

The region of Lismore and the Richmond Valley on the far North Coast of NSW offers something for everyone - from nature lovers to foodies. Lismore is only a short drive to Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Ballina to the east and the funky village of Nimbin to the west. The local area has everything from magnificent national parks, waterfalls and rainforest walks to some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Australia. So, if you’re looking for a lifestyle, sea or tree change this could be the job for you.

**What we can offer you**
- This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
- 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 you'll be doing**

Working on a 7-day rotating roster, you will perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- 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

**Need more information?**

**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_ _PD2024_015_ 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**

**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.

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