Medical Laboratory Assistant

Employment Type: Various

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $32.41 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID: REQ599987

Location: Westmead Hospital

Applications Close: 9 September :59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking two dedicated individuals to join the team at Westmead Hospital as Medical Laboratory Assistants in Pathology Collections. These roles offer a valuable opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care by supporting the collection and preparation of pathology specimens. A variety of positions are available, including permanent part-time, temporary part-time, and casual roles, providing flexibility for the right candidates.

In this dynamic and patient-focused role, you will perform venepuncture, engage directly with patients and clinical staff, and play a key part in ensuring the efficient operation of the pathology service. It's an excellent chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital setting, all while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

We are looking for motivated and compassionate individuals with a passion for healthcare, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing outstanding service. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

• 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

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
• Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
• Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
• Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.

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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 DirectivePD2024_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.

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.

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.