Laboratory Technician - Preanalytics (515906)


Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - CCCS&I
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award, General Stream, Band 3

Employment type:

Full Time, Part Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/Tpos

Region:

South

Location:

Pathology Services RHH

Job description:

Exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join the Department of Health!

The Role:

The Preanalytics team are the 'gate keepers' for samples received into Pathology.  They are responsible for determining if samples and request forms are appropriate for analysis, working 24/7.  Preanalytics team members also perform a referral role dispatching samples nationally and internationally.  The performance of this role is monitored using relevant KPIs.

You will need:

  1. Previous experience in specimen reception and data entry functions within a diagnostic laboratory environment.
  2. Ability to work as the sole technician on an out of hour’s roster.
  3. Ability to apply standard operating procedures in the work environment.
  4. Ability to contribute and work as a member of a team.
  5. Excellent communication skills.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

Pathology Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest public pathology provider.  The successful applicant will join the Preanalytics team performing receipt, accessioning and data entry of specimens for analysis.  All our departments work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Details of appointment:

Multiple fixed term full time or part time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $71,661 to $77,455 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

  • Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

  • Professional development and accelerated pathways.
  • Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

  • An Associate Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or an *equivalent qualification, appropriate to the nature of the work OR relevant training and/or experience determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 37 of the State Service Act 2000.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

Application Guide:  

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Terri Kidd
Senior Scientist - Preanalytics
(03) 616 68529
terri.kidd@ths.tas.gov.au

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