Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist
Join our dynamic Pathology Collections team where your skills directly impact patient care
Working in a world-class medical environment, supported by passionate colleagues and opportunities to grow.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $***** – $***** per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 25
Requisition ID: REQ******
Locations: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Balmain Hospital
Applications Close: 14 December *********:59pm
About the Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Pathology Collector to join our team on a permanent part-time basis.
The ideal candidate will be available to work 25 hours per week (5 hrs per day) on a rotating roster.
Shifts will predominantly be Monday-Friday, but some weekend work may be required.
Our core service is based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with a secondary service at Balmain District Hospital.
Collection sites span multiple locations, offering the opportunity to work at a variety of clinics and hospital settings.
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
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service by performing a wide range of pre-analytical and collection duties.
Duties include safe, accurate venepuncture and capillary sampling; receiving and triaging specimens; completing patient registration and request entry; and ensuring specimens are correctly processed, packaged and transported for timely diagnostic testing.
You will play a key frontline role in patient care, supporting clinicians and laboratories through precise, efficient and compassionate pathology collection services.
Qualifications & Experience
Certificate III in Pathology, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance, and/or previous experience in a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre-analytical environment, including phlebotomy
Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities and time constraints
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internally and externally
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues
Proficient computer skills, high attention to detail and data accuracy, and the ability to operate and maintain pre-analytical equipment
Understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies and requirements
Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area as required
Contact
For role related queries or questions, contact Paula Williams at
Policy and Assessment
All Category A applicants must read and understand the NSW Health Policy Directive PD****_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases.
All recruits must comply with the requirements outlined in this policy and provide evidence against specified diseases at their own cost prior to appointment.
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future vacancies.
Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We welcome qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Working Rights
This position is permanent.
Eligible candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents.
Non-citizens or temporary residents are eligible only for temporary employment for the duration of their visa.
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