Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pre-Analytical
- Source: LinkedIn
- NSW Health Pathology
- Remote
- Orange
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
About The Opportunity Join NSW Health Pathology and play an important role in supporting patient care across the Central West. We are seeking friendly, patient focused Medical Laboratory Assistants to provide collections and customer service support within our Pre-Analytical team at Orange Health Service.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced collectors who enjoy working with people, delivering exceptional customer service, and being part of a supportive healthcare team.
Based in the vibrant regional city of Orange, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career while benefiting from the lifestyle that regional NSW has to offer. Eligible candidates may also have access to the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and The Welcome Experience, a free service designed to support healthcare workers and their families relocating to regional communities.
If you’re passionate about patient care, have strong communication skills and are looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform a range of pre analytical duties including pathology collections, receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
What We Can Offer You
- Financial Benefits - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $2,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements, and Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
- 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:
- 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 pre analytical environment, including phlebotomy.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy and the ability to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment.
- Demonstrated 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
- 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. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site or location within the operational area for a shift as required.
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 a…
Skills
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- p2
- interstate
- guardian
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