Medical Laboratory Assistant

Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Various
Requisition ID: REQ577304
Location: Central Coast Collections Centres (Gosford Hospital + Wyong)
Applications Close: 30 June 2025 - 11:5+pm

About the Opportunity
Explore the Vital Role of Medical Technical Assistants.
Step into the dynamic world of Medical Technical Assistants and discover how these professionals play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare. Learn about their responsibilities, training pathways, and the rewarding career opportunities available in this essential healthcare field. Join a profession that makes a real difference in the community.

What is Central Specimen Reception (CSR)?
Central Specimen Reception (CSR) serves as the frontline of all pathology laboratories. The CSR team is responsible for receiving pathology samples, carrying out a variety of specimen reception services, and supporting laboratory operations. Under supervision, they assist laboratory staff in ensuring efficient and accurate processing, all while maintaining a strong focus on patient care.

In addition to current vacancies our team is looking to develop an eligibility for future opportunities - please apply if interested!

What we can offer you

Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (for PT Staff)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (for PT Staff)
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning



What you'll be doing
Perform a range of pre-analytical laboratory support and specimen reception services, 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
Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
Demonstrated knowledge of Pathology Laboratory terminology, medical terminology and Pathology Specimen requirements.
Ability to work as a team player to ensure NSW Health Pathology priorities are met including demonstrating the 'RITES' values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Safety) of the organisation in the delivery of role requirements


Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Asimo Geracitano on Asimo.Geracitano@health.nsw.gov.au


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.


Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future 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, ****** orientation or gender identity.

 
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