Medical Laboratory Assistant (Caringbah)

**Employment Type**: Various **Position Classification**: Technical Assistant Grade 2 **Remuneration**: $32.46
- $33.71 per hour plus superannuation **Requisition ID**: REQ664448 **Location**:Sutherland Hospital **Applications Close**:8 June 2026
- 11:59pm

**About the opportunity**
- Do you have a keen interest in laboratory science and a desire to contribute to high-quality patient care? NSW Health Pathology is seeking motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistants to join the Central Specimen Reception (CSR) at Sutherland Hospital. We are seeking two staff to join our team on a permanent full time and a permanent part time at 20 hours per week basis.

**What you'll be doing**
- Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including 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 -**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.
- Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical workplace.
- 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.
- Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- 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, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area 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.- You must have **valid working rights** in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.- An **eligibility list** may be created for similar vacancies in the future.**Need more information?**
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