Medical Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to January 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Officers Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ554438
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 30 March 2025 – 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Want to work with state of the art equipment in a major hospital supporting high level patient care? NSW Health Pathology is looking for a talented Medical Laboratory Technician to join our friendly and energetic team. This is a full time, temporary position for a Medical Laboratory Technician in the Chemistry Department at Westmead Hospital. The role involves working as part of a 24/7 roster, including morning, evening, overnight shifts, as well as weekends and public holidays. The Department consists of a large 24/7 high throughput automated laboratory with state of the art equipment as well as a specialised endocrine section. In addition you will be supporting point of care testing throughout Westmead Hospital.

What we can offer you
  • Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
  • 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
Perform a range of laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) and technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. Undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services within a discipline relevant to the department, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Systems
  • Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
  • Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
  • Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
  • Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
  • Demonstrated ability with the operation of laboratory automation solutions and chemistry analysers

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Aaron Heagney on aaron.heagney@health.nsw.gov.au

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 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.

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