Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Details Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to August 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment Position Classification : Technical Officer Grade 1/2 Remuneration : $68,594.99 - $98,799.60 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Location : Canterbury Hospital Applications Close : 24 November :59pm About the Opportunity Joining NSW Health Pathology means making a meaningful impact on both health and justice systems every day. Are you ready to be part of a committed team delivering vital pathology services at Canterbury Hospital within the Sydney Local Health District? As a Medical Laboratory Technician with NSWHP at Canterbury Hospital, you will become part of a welcoming and collaborative team that provides essential pathology and transfusion support across a broad spectrum of complex clinical services and major trauma cases. Our services also extend to referrals from both public and private healthcare providers. In this role, you’ll carry out a variety of laboratory investigations and contribute to daily operations by preparing materials and maintaining equipment in accordance with established protocols, procedures, and laboratory standards. Your work will help ensure a responsive, customer-focused pathology service for all referrers and patients. 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. What We Can Offer You Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave 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 Qualifications and Experience 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 to 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. Ability and willingness to work shifts on a rotating roster, including weekend and public holidays. Additional Requirements Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases – as required by NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015. All recruits must agree to comply and provide evidence against specified diseases 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. 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. Contact For role related queries or questions contact Rakesh Patel on #J-18808-Ljbffr