Medical Laboratory Assistant

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Employment Type : Casual Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation Requisition ID : REQ Location : Inverell District Hospital Applications Close : 26 November 2025 - 11:59 pm About The Opportunity An exciting opportunity is waiting at our Inverell Pathology Service We’re looking for a passionate Technical Assistant to join our team and help deliver exceptional healthcare to the community. You’ll be working at our Collection Centre on Lawrence Street or in the Laboratory at Inverell Hospital, with the chance to assist at smaller collection centres in the area as part of this casual role. In this position, you’ll be hands‑on with blood collection, patient data entry, and specimen packing - critical tasks that keep our service running smoothly. While experience is preferred, we are prepared to train anyone with the desire to make a difference in providing high‑quality health care to the Inverell community. This is a real opportunity to further your career or move into health for the first time with all training provided. What We Can Offer You 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. Application Questions 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 in an environment transferrable to this role. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment including specimen preparation and transport ensuring viability of the specimens. 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 Licence (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. Must be willing to participate in shift‑type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested. Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines. Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role‑related queries or questions contact Angela Ferguson on 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, sexual orientation or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr