Medical Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector – part-time permanent role at NSW Health Pathology, based at Moree District Hospital. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
• Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
• Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
• Hours Per Week: 28
• Requisition ID: REQ599417
• Location: Moree District Hospital
• Applications Close: 8 September 2025 – 11:59pm.

Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available at our newly established pathology laboratory at Moree Hospital. We are looking for a part-time Blood Collector to provide pathology collection services to Moree Hospital and the local community. This busy laboratory provides an ideal opportunity to further your career as a blood collector or if you are just starting out. Apply early so you don\'t miss out on this opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be working on a Monday to Friday basis at either the Frome St Collection Centre or the hospital-based Laboratory collections at Alice St, Moree. This laboratory is part of the largest public pathology service in Australia and one of 6 laboratories serving the New England and North-West NSW. You will be exposed to inpatient and outpatient settings and will be closely connected to an active pathology laboratory, enabling you to contribute to the health care of your local community.

What You'll Need

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

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Working rights and requirements

• 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. Recruits must comply with the 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 is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Non-citizens or non-permanent residents are eligible for temporary employment only for the duration of their current visa.
• Talent Pool: If more than one candidate is suitable, an eligibility list may be created for future permanent part-time, temporary and casual vacancies.
• Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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