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Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist


Company : NSW Health


Location : Camperdown, Australia


Created : 2025-12-15


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Medical Laboratory Assistant Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist Join our dynamic Pathology Collections team where your skills directly impact patient care! Working in a worldclass medical environment, supported by passionate colleagues and opportunities to grow. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration: $32.46 $33.71 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 25 Requisition ID: REQ622491 Locations: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Balmain Hospital Applications Close: 14 December 2025 11:59pm About the Opportunity NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Pathology Collector to join our team on a permanent parttime basis. The ideal candidate will be available to work 25 hours per week (5hrs per day) on a rotating roster. Shifts will predominantly be MondayFriday, 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 inhouse training with RTO My Health Learning What Youll Be Doing Contribute to a highquality pathology service by performing a wide range of preanalytical 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 preanalytical 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 problemsolving 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 preanalytical 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 [email protected] Policy and Assessment All Category A applicants must read and understand the NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_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 equalopportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, sociocultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. Working Rights This position is permanent. Eligible candidates must be Australian citizens or permanent Australian residents. Noncitizens or temporary residents are eligible only for temporary employment for the duration of their visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr