Medical Laboratory Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2

Remuneration: $61, $64,260 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599311

Location: Liverpool

Applications Close: 15 September :59pm

About the opportunity

Want to work in a world class Microbiology Laboratory?

An opportunity exists for a Medical Laboratory Assistant with a passion for Microbiology to join the NSW Health Pathology Microbiology Department laboratory team nestled in the Liverpool Hospital Precinct, in a permanent full time capacity.

We are seeking a level-headed and motivated person with an eye for detail, good organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

We will be looking for your strengths and once trained you will be required to participate in a 24/7 roster and supervise after hour shifts on a rostered basis. Participation in an on-call roster is mandatory.

If you are a team player looking for a new opportunity, apply now

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 and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

• 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

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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.

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

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

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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.