Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ Phlebotomist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 8 April 2026 with potential availability of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $61,889.52 - $64,260.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590296
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology is seeking a skilled and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team of Pathology Collectors at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) on a temporary full-time basis. The Blood Collection Service at RPA is responsible for providing collection services across numerous sites within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)
In this role, your primary responsibilities will include performing venepuncture for both inpatients and outpatients, as well as contributing to the delivery of a safe, efficient, and patient-focused pathology service. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, sound decision-making skills, and excellent communication, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality collection services.
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
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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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.