Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $71,****** - $102,****** per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ******
Location: Wollongong Hospital
Applications Close: 26 July *********:59pm
About The Opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in the Pre-Analytical department in our Wollongong Hospital location, in a permanent full time capacity.
Specimen Reception is the heart of any pathology laboratory and by joining our dynamic team you will be working in one of the largest laboratories in the Illawarra, servicing the community and hospitals throughout the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).
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.
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 LearningHealth & 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:




Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operationsDemonstrated 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 SystemsAbility to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to work in a team workplace whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectationsCustomer 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 staffDisplay 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 environmentCommitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activitiesDemonstrated experience in the supervision of laboratory staff




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 PD****_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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Beverly Bauske on ******
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