Medical Laboratory Technician - Transfusion
Location
Camperdown NSW
Benefits
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Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $33.26 - $47.91 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ589762
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 6 August 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology currently has an position available for a Permanent Part Time Medical Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting opportunity to expand on your pathology knowledge and work in a busy and diverse Transfusion Laboratory.
The RPA Blood Bank Laboratory at Camperdown is staffed by an amazing team who understand and value hard work, excellence and teamwork. We believe in providing the best service and are ready to welcome a new Medical Laboratory Technician to the team. We have a strong belief in ongoing professional development and will encourage you to grow and expand your skills and knowledge.
You will be joining a team providing the full range of blood products and a comprehensive transfusion testing service to RPA and it's associated facilities. This is a diverse role, requiring an energetic and professional team player. This position will require you to work weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts.
What we can offer you
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 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
Availability to participate in a range of shifts across a 24 hour/ 7 day per week roster, including weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts
Need more information?
3) For role related queries or questions contact Lynette Ackerman on Lynette.Ackerman@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.
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 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.