Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Collector Employment Type : VariousPosition Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration : $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week : VariousRequisition ID : REQ Location : Nepean HospitalApplications Close : 09 December 2025 - 11:59pm About The Opportunity We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative Phlebotomist to join our Pathology Collection Service at Nepean Hospital. The successful applicant must be available to participate in a 24/7 shift roster, including weekends and public holidays. We currently have opportunities for both immediate placement and inclusion in our talent pool for future permanent, temporary, full‑time, part‑time and casual opportunities. We are a multicultural team and value respect, integrity and teamwork. What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (for FT positions) 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 customer‑focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high‑quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required. Qualifications and Experience Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and clinical staff. Demonstrated problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections. Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. Willingness to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested. Ability to manage a demanding professional team environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines. Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy. Additional Requirements Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases (Category A Position). Will comply with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 and provide evidence of vaccination at own cost prior to appointment. Working Rights To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Non‑citizens or non‑permanent residents are only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa. For role related queries or questions contact Estelle Baldomero on 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr