Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist at NSW Health Pathology

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to December 2026, with potential availability of ongoing employment

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 28

Requisition ID: REQ605440

Location: Kempsey District Hospital

Applications Close: 28 September 2025 - 11:59pm

Join the NSW Health Pathology Team on the Beautiful Mid-North Coast Are you a passionate and dedicated Phlebotomist/Pathology Collector looking to expand your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Kempsey District Hospital. This role offers a diverse and rewarding work environment where you will play a key part in the collection of pathology specimens, including blood samples, from patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a valued member of our team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, timely diagnostic services that support patient care across the region. Be part of a passionate team contributing to better health outcomes in regional NSW.

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $3,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
• 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

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and clinical staff in an environment transferrable to this role.
• Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens.
• Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
• Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
• Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.

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• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions contact Alison Stevenson on Alison.Stevenson@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 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.

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.

#RuralHealthIncentives

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part Time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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