Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / …, Cooma

Employment Type: Casual | Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2 | Remuneration: $32.46 – $33.71 per hour plus superannuation | Requisition ID: REQ | Location: Cooma District Hospital | Applications Close: 28 May 2026 – 11:59pm About The Opportunity Advance your pathology career with NSW Health Pathology while enjoying the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of the Snowy Mountains region. NSW Health Pathology is seeking a motivated and patient‑focused Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist to join our team at Cooma District Hospital on a casual basis. In this role, you will be responsible for performing collections and playing a vital part in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic services, while ensuring a positive experience for all patients. Cooma offers a welcoming regional community combined with access to the stunning Snowy Mountains – perfect for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle alongside a rewarding healthcare career. This is a casual opportunity, offering flexibility and variety in your work schedule. What We Can Offer You
- Financial Benefits – Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- 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 What You’ll Be Doing Contribute to a customer‑focused pathology collection service across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings. Provide a high‑quality healthcare service to all referrers and consumers. Perform venepuncture and other duties pertaining to specimen collection, data entry, processing, and delivery into sites for pathology investigations as required. Qualifications and Experience
- 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 troubleshooting 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 willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Willingness to participate in shift‑type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Ability to manage a demanding professional team workplace where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Current NSW C‑Class driver’s licence (P1 or P2 accepted) 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 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.
- We are 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.
- We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website.
- You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
- An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
- We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives. Applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Need More Information?
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