Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemical Pathology

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Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to October 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
• Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
• Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ599584
• Location: John Hunter Hospital
• Applications Close: 14 September 2025 - 11:59pm

About The Opportunity

NSW Health Pathology have an exciting opportunity for a keen and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Clinical Chemistry team at the John Hunter Hospital. The John Hunter laboratory serves a wide community with specialties including trauma, obstetrics, cardiology, transplant, haematology and oncology for all ages. You will be part of a dynamic team of technicians and scientists with a positive culture who use the RITE values to serve our community.

We are currently offering one Temporary Full Time position at our JHH location. This is a maternity relief position up to October 2026.

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

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Officer who possesses a passion for patient centred care. The successful applicant will perform a range of Clinical Chemistry laboratory investigations and tests (manual and automated) in a fast paced multitasking environment. As well as technical tasks by applying established methods and procedures, as directed. They will undertake other laboratory duties including preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols within Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology and RIA Laboratories.

Qualifications

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
• 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

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For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Smith on Danielle.Smith@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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