Medical Laboratory Assistant - Collections and Data Entry

About the opportunityAre you looking for a career in a large dynamic regional center? Then this could be the role for you!In the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley, Dubbo is a large vibrant regional city situated on the banks of the majestic Macquarie River. This regional city embraces its multiculturalism and has many wonderful experiences to discover, from the award-winning Taronga Western Plains Zoo to its museums and art gallery, magnificent gardens, and a multitude of sporting opportunities and fun activities. Dubbo offers affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services, and it has a large regional airport that has daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and many other destinations.The NSW Health Pathology Dubbo service is located within the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, which is also a teaching hospital hosting six theatres. Dubbo Hospital and NSWHP provides both inpatient and outpatient services to the local Dubbo community and surrounding Western and Far Western areas. The NSWHP Dubbo team take pride in their professionalism and focus on high quality service delivery, as well as promoting a harmonious environment that is connected to community and its stakeholders.What we can offer you Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits 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. Working RightsThis 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 PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW 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. #RuralHealthIncentives