Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Pathology Full time

Employment Type:
Various

Position Classification:
Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration:
$ $31.31 per hour plus superannuation

Requisition ID:
REQ490944

Location:
John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: 10 June :59pm

About the opportunity


Join our team and become the heartbeat of Pathology, where every drop counts Embrace this role as a Medical Laboratory Assistant and join us in shaping the future of Healthcare and make a tangible difference in patient outcomes.


NSW Health Pathology is proud to be Australia's largest public pathology and forensic and analytical science service, employing more than 5,000 staff.

In this role as a medical laboratory assistant you will be based at the John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights within our Pre-Analytical Department

What we can offer you

  • Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (full time positions only)
  • Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (full time and part time positions only)
  • Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (full time and part time positions only)
  • Learning and development opportunities, including inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing


Perform a range of laboratory support within specimen reception and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.


  • A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
  • Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
  • Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
  • Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
  • Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster

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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 PD2023_022 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.


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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
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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.

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