Medical Laboratory Technician
Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ553000
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Applications Close: 24 February 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Exciting Opportunity for Work-Life Balance: Casual Medical Laboratory Technician at NSW Health Pathology, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
We are offering a unique opportunity for a Casual Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the team at NSW Health Pathology, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. This role provides an excellent work-life balance, with flexibility to support the lab during short notice and unexpected absences, without a set shift schedule.
The ideal candidate will be reliable and adaptable, with previous experience in a Pathology lab highly regarded. Training will be provided to help you succeed in this dynamic environment. The Wagga lab is known for its collaborative, supportive, and friendly team atmosphere.
Join us and be a part of a thriving and welcoming workplace!
What we can offer you
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
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.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- 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
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 Mostafa Lashin on mostafa.lashin@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 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.
