Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Technical Assistant Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $31.21 - 32.41 per hour plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38 and 24
**Requisition ID**: REQ583539
**Location**: Bankstown Hospital
**Applications Close**:30 June 2025 - 11:59pm

**About the Opportunity**
Join our Team at Bankstown Hospital

We are currently looking to fill vacancies in the Specimen Reception Area at Bankstown Hospital. Come and join our dynamic team of multidisciplinary technical staff who are servicing the needs of the diverse and rapidly growing South Western Sydney region.
Specimen Reception Area plays a vital role in preparing specimens for diagnostic testing, with the main role of accepting pathology samples for processing, data entry of patient details into the laboratory information system, as well as other specimen reception responsibilities to ensure a timely, streamlined process focused on best patient outcomes. The Technical Assistants participate in a 24/7 rotating roster which include weekends.

The experience and knowledge gained in this role provide a strong foundation for a rewarding career in pathology. Many of our team members go on to secure roles in laboratory testing areas, making this a great entry point for long-term growth and development within NSW Health Pathology.

If you're organised, motivated, and keen to be part of an essential healthcare service, we’d love to hear from you.

**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**
Perform a range of laboratory support, data entry and specimen reception services whilst provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
- Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

**Need more information?**

**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.

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**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**

**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.