Medical Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago

Liverpool, Australia NSW Health Full time

Medical Laboratory Technician - Histology Anatomical Pathology

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Medical Laboratory Technician - Histology Anatomical Pathology

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to the end of October 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment on a Temporary Part Time basis

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ598024

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications Close: 27 August 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

A vacancy exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Technical Officer in the Histology section of the NSW Health Pathology Anatomical Pathology Laboratory, at Liverpool Hospital. This laboratory provides a full Anatomical Pathology service to several hospitals within the South West Sydney Local Health District including Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Camden and Bowral hospitals.

This position is key to the continued provision of our Anatomical pathology services, and as such will required to work within a rotating roster with other scientific/technical staff. Duties include specimen processing (as required), embedding, microtomy, endoscopy transfers, frozen sections/renal bxs, staining/special stains and potential non-complex cut up and rotational duties for IHC. Other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols will also be undertaken.

You will be working in the Histology section of the Anatomical Pathology Department located at the Liverpool Hospital Campus. The Department is a very busy and large multicultural Department that provides a full range of Histology testing.

What We Can Offer You

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (Full Time Only)
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.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

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
Willingness to work within a rotating roster 24/7 as well as an on call roster with other Scientific and Technical staff; Duties include specimen processing, assisting in surgical cut up (as required), embedding, microtomy, staining/ special staining, frozen sections/ renal bx, endoscopy transfers, potentially non-complex cut up and backfill coverage of IHC.
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
Current NSW Driver's License

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For role related queries or questions contact Shantay Ryan on Shantay.Ryan@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 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.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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.Seniority level

Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionResearch, Analyst, and Information Technology
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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