The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception)
Part Time Fixed Term until 30 August 2026.
24/7 rotation roster including weekends and public holidays.
Salary packaging options.
An exciting opportunity is available for a Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) to join the Central Specimen Reception (CSR) team within Pathology at RMH. This role is critical to the timely and accurate handling of diagnostic specimens in a busy 24/7 laboratory environment, directly supporting patient care and clinical decision‑making.
You will work as part of a high‑performing, collaborative team and be rostered across rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Your New Role
* Receive, triage and register diagnostic specimens with a high level of accuracy.
* Perform episode entry and specimen tracking using the Pathology Laboratory Information System (LIS).
* Load and unload samples onto the Pathology Track system.
* Undertake pre‑analytical processing of specimens prior to testing.
* Package and dispatch specimens to external laboratories (local and interstate).
* Liaise with medical, nursing and allied health staff to resolve specimen or documentation issues.
* Troubleshoot labelling discrepancies and coordinate recollections where required.
* Maintain accurate records, filing systems and sample documentation.
* Provide general laboratory assistance and support departmental operations.
Essential
* Previous experience in specimen reception within a pathology service.
* Ability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
* Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands under pressure.
Desirable
* Background in Medical Laboratory Science or other scientific discipline.
* Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Pathology LIS (e.g. AUSLAB).
* Interest in quality improvement and process optimisation.
Benefits Of Working At RMH
* Be part of a supportive and values‑driven workplace culture.
* Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development.
* Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support.
* Salary packaging, on‑site car parking, and great public transport access.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self‑determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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