Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to June 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration: $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week: 25Requisition ID: REQ522780Location: Maclean District Hospital Applications Close: 20 November 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity“A healthy community through quality care"Become a part of our Clarence Valley Pathology team providing quality care to our local and regional Hospitals/MPS and the wider community. Our staff are at the heart of what we do and we are proud of the services we provide to our community.We are currently seeking a Technical Assistant to join our team at Maclean District Hospital on a temporary part time basis.Northern NSW Health Pathology is located in north eastern NSW, extending from Grafton in the south to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border and west to Tabulam and Urbenville. The Clarence Valley has 2 hospitals - one in Grafton and the other in Maclean where this role will be situated. The Clarence Valley offers a diverse range of landscapes and lifestyles, from world-heritage listed mountain ranges, to world-renowned surfing breaks and everything in between.Our people live in some of Australia’s most vibrant regional centres with first class infrastructure, unspoilt natural wonders, pristine coastlines and a thriving arts scene. It’s a fast-growing region with rewarding careers and adventures to be found among the large cities, regional towns and relaxed rural villages. What we can offer you This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,500 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements 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 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 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. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position 3) For role related queries or questions contact Reuben Moss on Reuben.Moss@health.nsw.gov.auOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_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. New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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. #RuralHealthIncentives