Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

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Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

Applications Close: 10 September 2025 - 11:59pm

Requisition ID: REQ600664

Employment details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: Various

• Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

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.

What we offer

• 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

Qualifications and experience

• 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
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 shift roster

Additional information

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jenny Tran on jenny.tran2@health.nsw.gov.au

Policies and requirements

• Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases: This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. All recruits must comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and provide evidence at their own cost prior to appointment.
• The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
• Working Rights: This position is permanent. Applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency to be eligible for permanent appointment; non-citizens may be eligible for temporary employment for the duration of their visa.

Diversity and inclusion

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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