Role description Job ad reference HSQ163886 Classification OO3 Role title Pathology Assistant Salary $1952.70 - $2039.80 Per Fortnight Status Unit/Branch Commercialised Business Unit Temporary Full time until 30 October 2015 Pathology Queensland Health Support Queensland Closing date Friday, 20 March 2015 Contact name Timothy Stanton Location Roma Contact number (07) 4624 2833 If you have difficulties applying online, please contact HSQ Recruitment on (07) 3166 5144 or (07) 3166 5208. Vision for the public service To be a government of the 21st century, one government that is connected and working together to deliver smarter, simpler outcomes that are responsive to the needs of Queenslanders now and for the future. We will create opportunities in partnership that are all about positive outcomes rather than just service delivery and regulation. To enable this vision, the Queensland Public Service (QPS) is transforming from a compliance focus to a more values-led way of working. The following five values statements underpin behaviours that will support and enable better ways of working and result in better outcomes for Queenslanders. Customers first: Know your customers. Deliver what matters. Make decisions with empathy. Ideas into action: Challenge the norm and suggest solutions. Encourage and embrace new ideas. Work across boundaries. Unleash potential: Expect greatness. Lead and set clear expectations. Seek, provide and act on feedback. Be courageous: Own your actions, successes and mistakes. Take calculated risks. Act with transparency. Empower People: Lead, empower and trust. Play to everyone s strengths. Develop yourself and those around you. Your opportunity To collect blood and other specimens from patients of Roma Hospital and to provide assistance to the scientific staff of Pathology Queensland, Roma.
Your role Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with QPS values as outlined above. Collection of appropriate specimens from inpatients and outpatients of Roma Hospital. General laboratory duties including the receipt of specimens and the registration of requests into the laboratory information system. Preparation of specimens for local testing, or transport to referral laboratories. Maintenance of a safe working environment by the cleaning of work benches and other areas throughout the laboratory. Performance of other routine duties as required. Other non-technical tasks as directed. Comply with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification requirements including performing quality control procedures, assisting with preparation of procedure manuals and completion of relevant statistics. Comply with and utilise procedures, policies, regulations, and standards which impact upon the position including Queensland Health Code of Conduct, contemporary human resource management requirements and practices, such as workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policy. Mandatory qualifications/professional registration/other requirements While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded. In some circumstances and following consultation, Queensland Health staff may be required to participate in 24 hour shift, on-call or weekend roster arrangements. How you will be assessed? You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Your role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Well-developed skills or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and skills in specimen collection from a wide range of patients and from a variety of sites. Ability to effectively use a personal computer and to learn to effectively use corporate software systems. Demonstrated ability to follow written instructions and work effectively with minimal local supervision after suitable training. Demonstrated personal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and with members of staff. Your application Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: Your current CV or resume, including the names and contact details of two referees. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current/immediate/past supervisor - 2 of 5 -
A short statement (maximum 1 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant for the role, taking into account the key responsibilities and attributes noted in the How you will be assessed? section. Your employer Health Support Queensland Health Support Queensland (HSQ) is an organisational Division of the Department of Health and delivers a range of support services to enable the delivery of frontline health services. HSQ provides services to all Queensland Hospital and Health Services (HHSs), to other government agencies and to commercial clients. The current services provided by HSQ include: pathology services, procurement and logistics for health related equipment, products and services, biomedical technology services, forensic and scientific services, linen and laundry services, medicines management, 13HEALTH, radiology support, contestability and payroll. HSQ has a staff complement of approximately 4,000 full-time equivalents (FTEs) and has an operating budget of approximately $900 million for the financial year 14/15. HSQ handles the procurement of approximately $1 billion worth of goods on behalf of the Queensland public health system. The Chief Executive is accountable for the day-to-day operation and performance of HSQ. The HSQ Advisory Board has been established to assist the Chief Executive and the Director-General, Department of Health in setting the strategic direction of HSQ. Additional information Temporary vacancies less than 12 months remain current for vacancy duration. Future vacancies of a temporary, full-time and part-time nature may also be filled through this recruitment process. Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to children will require a blue card, unless otherwise exempt. Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of probation appropriate to the appointment. All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child safety services, Department of Communities. Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist (http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf) within one month of taking up the appointment. Applicants may be required to disclose any current pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2 (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/workers-compensation-and- rehabilitation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation-legislation/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation-act- 2). Employees of Health Support Queensland are to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, antidiscrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour. - 3 of 5 -
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Toowoomba Group Organisational Chart General Manager Laboratory Operations Executive Director Medical Services Regional Laboratory Operations Manager Medical Director Toowoomba Group Laboratory Manager (HP7) General Pathologist (FT) Haematologist 2 x 0.2FTE GROUP LABORATORIES Administration Co-ordinator (A04) Phlebotomy Co-ordinator (004) CSR Supervisor (004) TOOWOOMBA DEPARTMENTS Warwick 1 x HP4, 2 x HP3, 2 x Admin Staff 3.8 FTE x A03 Phlebotomists 8.3 FTE x CSR 4.06FTE x Haematology/TF 1xHP5, 1xHP4, 4.31xHP3 Dalby 1 x HP4, 1 x HP3, 0.8 x Chemical Pathology 1xHP5, 5.84xHP3, 1 x HP2 Roma 1 x HP4, 1 x HP3, 1 x Microbiology 1xHP5, 1xHP4, 4.61xHP3, 1x HP1 Charleville 1 x HP4, 1 x HP3, 1 x Histology 1xHP5, 2xHP3, 0.4XHP2 Longreach 1 x HP4, 2 x HP2 Mortuary 2 FTE x