Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Part Time up to November 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.41 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 30 - 38
Requisition ID: REQ563321
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital and Kogarah Hospital
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is looking for two Pathology Collectors to join our team — one for a Permanent Full Time role at Prince of Wales Hospital and another for a Temporary Part Time position at Kogarah Hospital. As part of our network, you’ll contribute to the operation of over 60 laboratories and 200 collection centres across NSW, helping us conduct more than 60 million tests annually. You’ll play a vital role in supporting pathologists, scientists, and clinical teams by ensuring quick and accurate sample assessments, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for patients.
Working with NSW Health Pathology also means having the opportunity to engage in research and innovation to improve public health, as well as being part of our Forensic & Analytical Science Service, which provides crucial independent analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems. If you’re passionate about making a difference in healthcare and justice, we’d love to have you on our team.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (Full Time employee only)
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following 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 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Bradford Busoy on Bradford.Busoy@health.nsw.gov.au
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 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 at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity
