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Employment DetailsEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $61,889.52 - $64,260.00Hours Per Week: 28Requisition ID: REQ571225Location: Blue Mountains HospitalApplications Close: 5 May 2025 - 11:59pmAbout The OpportunityReady for your next step in Pathology? Join our dynamic team at Blue Mountains Hospital! We''re hiring a permanent part-time Technical Assistant and building a casual pool. Apply now and make a difference in healthcare. You''ll be joining a small, dedicated team where collaboration, respect, and commitment to safety are highly valued.What We Can Offer YouGenerous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health LearningWhat You''ll Be DoingContribute 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.Application ProcessInterested in joining Australias 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 troubleshooting 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.Willingness to participate in shift work including weekends as required and travel to any site within the operational area with an unencumbered Class C Driver''s License (valid in NSW).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.Additional InformationNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries, contact Blessings Ndlovu at Blessings.Ndlovu@health.nsw.gov.au.Occupational Assessment, Screening and VaccinationThis is a Category A position. All applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 and comply with its requirements at their own cost prior to appointment.Working RightsThis position is permanent. To be eligible, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders are eligible only for temporary employment.Talent PoolIf suitable candidates are identified, an eligibility list will be created for future vacancies.Diversity and InclusionNSW Health Pathology is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr