Medical Laboratory Assistant
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $33.71 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ649598
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Applications Close: 7 April 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
The Lithgow Lab and Portland Collections requires a motivated person to perform pathology collections, data entry and other specimen processing duties as part of a vibrant and supportive team. A drivers license is essential for the role.
The lab at Lithgow Hospital maintains an excellent rapport with the hospital, performs ward rounds and collections from in-patients. Out-patients attend with referrals from GPs, Specialists, out-patient clinics and other sources to provide variety within your work-day. The Emergency Dept is our main source of collected specimens; these require processing before our lab team can test or transfer them to our partner labs.
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.
What we can offer you
Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Holds a Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous demonstrated experience in venepuncture
- 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.
- 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.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) is required. Interstate C‑Class licence holders must obtain an NSW C‑Class licence within three months of appointment. Learner licences are not accepted.
Information For Applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
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This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Mackenzie on Patricia.Mackenzie@health.nsw.gov.au
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