Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/ …, New South Wales

About The Chance We are looking for a dedicated and collaborative Phlebotomist to join our Pathology Collection Service at Nepean Hospital. The successful applicant must be available to participate in a 24/7 shift roster including weekends and public holidays. We currently have opportunities for both immediate placement and inclusion in our talent pool for future permanent and temporary full‑time, part‑time and casual opportunities. We are a multicultural team and strive for excellence, valuing respect, integrity, and teamwork. 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. Benefits
- Financial Benefits – generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
- Work‑life balance – up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to annual leave (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 Programme (EAP) for staff and families. Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and clinical staff in an setting transferable 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 specimen viability.
- Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonatal blood collections.
- Willingness to participate in shift 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 environment with competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- 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 not accepted). Must have capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
- Valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Pass NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment and may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
- Requires a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility 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. NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rhade