Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotom …, Camperdown

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Technical Assistant Grade 2 Remuneration : $32.46
- $33.71 per hour plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 20 Requisition ID : REQ664158 Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Balmain Hospital Applications Close: 8 June 2026
- 11:59pm About The Chance Join a dynamic team at the heart of patient care with NSW Health Pathology’s Blood Collection Service, delivering essential services across multiple sites within the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). This is your opportunity to play a vital role in a high-performing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll bring your initiative, communication skills, and problem-solving ability to coordinate services and support a seamless, patient-centred experience for both inpatients and outpatients. Working alongside a supportive team, you’ll help deliver a professional and responsive pathology collection service that truly makes a difference. In this role, you will
- Perform venepuncture for both inpatients and outpatients as part of a collaborative team
- Contribute to a safe, efficient, and customer-focused service delivery
- Use strong communication and decision-making skills to support service coordination
- Help maintain high standards of patient care and clinical excellence If you’re looking for a fulfilling role where your expertise is valued and your impact is felt every day, this is the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career. 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. What We Can Offer You
- 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. Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- 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 environment transferrable to this role.
- Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting 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 the willingness to learn a broad scope of collection, data entry and specimen preparation practices including paediatric and neonate blood collections.
- Must be willing to participate in shift type work including weekend work as required and travel to any site or location within the operational area as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a demanding professional team environment where there are competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- 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.
- 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.
- NSW Health Pathology is 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. Please note that applications that appear to be generated by AI tools or copied from external sources may not be considered. Need more information?
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