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Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 20Location: Wollongong HospitalAbout the opportunityAre you ready to make a real difference in healthcare? NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist to join our dynamic team based at Wollongong Public Hospital.In this vital role, you''ll be part of a supportive and skilled collection department, delivering essential services not only at Wollongong but also to inpatients across Shellharbour, Bulli, and Coledale Public Hospitals. You''ll also play a key role in our home collection service, which covers the Illawarra region from Helensburgh to Kiama. This is a morning-shift position with the requirement to work as part of a seven-day rotating roster.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.Interested 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 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.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.EEO StatementNSW Health Pathology is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr