Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Specimen Reception / Data Entry

Job details
Pay
$64,260 a year
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
 
Location
Nowra NSW
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Annual leave
Salary packaging
 
Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $61,88+.52 - $64,260.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ5837+1
Location: Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital
Applications Close: 13 July 2025 - 11:5+pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology is looking for a passionate and motivated Technical Assistant to join our dynamic team at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

In this role, you will contribute to the Shoalhaven Pathology department, working alongside a supportive and collaborative team committed to excellence in patient care. We highly encourage applicants with experience in Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, and Transfusion Science to apply. Leadership skills are also highly valued and will be an asset in this position.
What we can offer you

This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
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

Perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

A working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Department
Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities
Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment
Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy
Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting


Need more information?



3) For role related queries or questions contact Tendayi Mpande on Tendayi.Mpande@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 PD2023_022 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.


Working Rights

This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.


Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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, ****** orientation or gender identity.

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