Medical Laboratory Assistant

Overview Employment Type : VariousPosition Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration : $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuationRequisition ID : REQ Location : Nepean HospitalApplications Close : 12 October 2025 - 11:59pm Are you a dedicated and team-oriented pathology collector or phlebotomist ready to make a difference in patient care? We are currently seeking passionate professionals to join our Pathology Collection Services team at Nepean Hospital. You will work within a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, to support around-the-clock care. At Nepean, you’ll be part of a diverse, multicultural team that values respect, integrity, and teamwork, delivering service excellence in a supportive environment. What we can offer you Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (Full Time positions only) Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits (Full Time and Part Time positions only) Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport (Full Time and Part Time positions only) Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning Responsibilities 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 Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or 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 License (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? 1) Position Description 2) Applying for this position 3) For role related queries contact Dave Gomez on the email address provided. 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. Working Rights This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. A non-citizen or non-resident is eligible only for temporary employment for a period not longer than 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 full time / 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 seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr