Patient Care Assistant II (Department of Pathology) [Tung Wah Hospital]

Hong Kong - Hong Kong

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Application Deadline: 2 December 2025

Date of Issue: 19 November 2025

Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCS251122

Position	:	Patient Care Assistant II
Rank	:	Patient Care Assistant II
Cluster / Hospital / Department	:	Hong Kong West Cluster / Tung Wah Hospital / Department of Pathology (Pathology Laboratory)
Salary	:	HK$19764 HK$24701 per month
		Up to 5% of total basic salary as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1.	Specimen reception including sorting labelling registration of clinical specimens received.
2.	Sort and pack specimens for subsequent dispatch to QMH and other laboratories.
3.	Perform pre-analytical specimen preparation work and post analysis sample handling work.
4.	Assist in preparation and filtering of stain and laboratory reagents.
5.	Acknowledge receipt of Histopathology specimens from OT.
6.	Add formalin to Histopathology specimens (including radioactive specimens).
7.	Centrifuge blood samples for haematology tests and biochemistry tests.
8.	Clean laboratory benches and equipment and perform decontamination procedures.
9.	Record temperature of the refrigerators.
10.	Assist in reception of blood and blood products from Red Cross.
11.	Prepare blood segment of donor blood units for pre-transfusion compatibility testing.
12.	Need to operate simple equipment such as automatic stainer centrifuge biological safety cabinet fume hood temperature logger water-bath and electronic balance.
13.	Storage filing of blood smears and safe disposal of clinical and chemical wastes.
14.	Assist the department in receiving goods and store management.
15.	Assist in computer entry of inventory control items.
16.	Assist in management of store room.
17.	Require to do manual handling work.
18.	Need to handle chemicals and radioactive specimens.
19.	Answer telephone enquiries.
20.	Need to operate computer in English medium.
21.	Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Entry Requirements

1.	Completed F.5 / S.5 or equivalent; AND
2.	Completed structured departmental training (See remarks).

Preferred Attributes / Exposure:

1.	Possess recognized Health Care Assistant Training / Care-related Support Workers Certificate.
2.	Possess working experience in laboratory.
3.	Good PC skills & knowledge in MS Word Excel and PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
4.	Self-motivated and able to work independently under pressure.
5.	Fluent in spoken Cantonese and ability to speak English and Mandarin.
6.	Education with certificate involved in medical laboratory science

Remarks:

1. Please refer to Notes to Applicants.

2. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements (2) if find suitable will be employed to undergo at least 6 months on the job training. Employment may be terminated if the selected applicant cannot pass the assessment after training.

Please submit application on-line on or before 2 December2025.

For enquiries please telephone.

Application Deadline: 2 December 2025Date of Issue: 19 November 2025Vacancy Notification Circular No. HKWCS251122Position:Patient Care Assistant IIRank:Patient Care Assistant IICluster / Hospital / Department:Hong Kong West Cluster / Tung Wah Hospital / Department of Pathology (Pathology Laboratory)...