Pathology Collector
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time x 2 Position Classification: Tech Assist Gde 2 Remuneration: $25.75 - $26.80 per hour Hours Per...
Summary about this job
Pathology
Company: NSW Health Pathology
Location: Sydney
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-3-4246-2081
Fax: +61-3-5477-6717
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Detail information about job Pathology Collector. Terms and conditions vacancy
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time x 2
Position Classification: Tech Assist Gde 2
Remuneration: $25.75 - $26.80 per hour
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ49274
We are seeking 2 x Technical Assistant's in a permanent part time capacity based at Westmead Hospital.
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital, NSW Health Pathology - West.
Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice
systems every day.
We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and
conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by
scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic &
Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal
and coronial justice systems.
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to blood collecting and haematological investigations as required.
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand Policy Directive PD2011_005 Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
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 or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
- 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, preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) with the capacity to travel to any site as required and must be willing to participate in shift type work.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to maintain high quality work output under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Hold a current unencumbered drivers licence, with the ability to travel to various sites as required, including home visits and pick ups in collections departments.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeanene Maxwell on [email protected]
Applications Close: 22 July 2018