Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time, Temporary Part Time up to 30 December 2025 with potential availability of ongoing employment, and Casual
**Position Classification**: Technical Assistant Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ586650
**Location**: Westmead Hospital
**Applications Close**: 14 July 2025 - 11:59pm

**About the opportunity**
Join the team at Westmead Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Pathology Collections

We are seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to support the delivery of high-quality patient care through the collection and preparation of pathology specimens. We currently have a number of roles available including permanent part time, temporary part time and casual.

In this dynamic role, you will perform venepuncture, interact with patients and clinical staff, and contribute to the smooth operation of the pathology service. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital environment, with the chance to make a real difference in patient outcomes.

If you have a passion for healthcare, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to excellent service, we’d love to hear from you

**What we can offer you**
- 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**

Contribute to a customer-focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high-quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required.
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection and/or experience in venepuncture, or the ability to quickly learn relevant clinical procedures and terminology.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with effective communication across patients, carers, and clinical staff.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within specimen preparation and maintaining sample integrity when transporting.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and computer use, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
- Hold a valid Class C Driver’s Licence and the ability to work shifts, including weekends, and travel to various sites as required.

**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_ _PD2024_015_ 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.