Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Hours per Week: 24.
Salary: $34.60 - $49.83 per hour plus superannuation.
About The Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is seeking an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Microbiology Department, working in the Serology section at John Hunter Hospital. We currently have a permanent part-time role, offering 24 hours per week, in a coastal city with vibrant lifestyle and excellent facilities.
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
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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 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.
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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 and agree to comply. All recruits must provide evidence of health requirements and may need to undergo functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is permanent. To be eligible for permanent appointment, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Non-citizens are only eligible for temporary employment up to 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 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 welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio‑cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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