Medical Laboratory Technican – Somatic Cancer Sample Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2

Remuneration: $65, $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ600815

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Applications Close: 22 September :59pm

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a highly organised and proactive Medical Laboratory Technician (Sample Coordinator) to support vital cancer diagnostic services that make a real impact on patient care.

In this dynamic role, you'll be the key liaison between internal and external clients, ensuring timely delivery and retrieval of samples for somatic cancer DNA testing. You'll also be hands-on with sample preparation, including FFPE DNA extraction, accurate data entry into our centralised lab information system, and urgent result distribution to clinical teams. General administrative support will also be part of your day-to-day.

We're seeking candidates with strong communication and organisational skills, and proven experience working effectively within a large, multidisciplinary team.

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

Coordination of sample collection for the cancer somatic mutation DNA testing service. 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.

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

• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of cancer somatic mutation testing and demonstrated strong administrative and organisational skills that will ensure efficient coordination for urgent DNA testing of advanced cancer patients and their management for the stakeholders involved.

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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 understands 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

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.