Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $30.16 - $31.31 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 20 Requisition ID : REQ521679 Location : Manning Hospital Applications Close : 27 October 2024 - 11:59pm About the opportunity NSW Health Pathology Taree is seeking experienced collector/s to come join our collection team. This is a chance for an exceptional collector to utilise their skills in a busy collection room and hospital environment. Using your empathy and skills you will be providing excellent customer-focussed collections for all our inpatients and outpatients across all our facilities. Full training in all areas of pre-analytical pathology will be provided including specimen reception and data entry. Working in a smaller regional laboratory and hospital is not just a job, you become part of the health team supporting your local community. Situated on the banks of the Manning River Taree is minutes from beaches but if fresh water, clean air, mountains, and bushwalking are more your thing it is the gateway to many National Parks. Taree offers a lovely change of pace and lifestyle for people wishing to move to the country yet still have easy access to larger centres. 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 doing Contribute 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 Debbie Monck on Debbie.Monckhealth.nsw.gov.au Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This 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. Working Rights 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. Talent Pool If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, 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