Trainee Medical Laboratory Scientist
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- REQ526372 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Trainee Hospital Scientist
Remuneration: $20.16 - $34.28 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ526372
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 10 November 2024 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Get a head start with your career post-graduation and join NSW Health Pathology as a Trainee Hospital Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your learnings, whilst undertaking a degree, working part-time within Pathology. NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a resilient, passionate and dedicated individual who wants to gain experience in our Haematology and Transfusion Laboratories, at Westmead Health Precinct.
Ideally, you have successfully completed your first year, enrolled part time in a BSc degree comprising of Haematology and Transfusion relevant subjects. We are currently seeking a Trainee, for a 4-day appointment to Trainee Hospital Scientist for a two-year appointment. You will receive first hand training and experience within our busy Haematology and Transfusion laboratories.
What we can offer you
- 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
This position is suita Nble for an undergraduate student who is studying part time in a Pathology related university degree course and is only available while the incumbent is still studying in the appropriate course.
Under supervision perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Current enrolment in a relevant science degree (pathology or medical laboratory science, with subjects relevant to Haematology or Transfusion) with a minimum of one year full-time equivalent study to complete.
- Willingness to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the laboratory.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and consultation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a values based team environment to achieve quality outcomes.
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a pathology laboratory setting.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Soma Mohammed on Soma.Mohammed@health.nsw.gov.au
For more information please see Statement of Duties
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.
Talent Pool
If 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.
