Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist
Employment Type
:Various
Position Classification
:Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration
:$***** - $***** per hour plus superannuation
Requisition ID
:REQ******
Location
: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close
:16 August *********:59pm
About the opportunity
Join a supportive, high-performing team at a leading tertiary hospital in Westmead, with opportunities to work across Westmead, Blacktown, Auburn and Mt Druitt hospital collection services. Play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient-centred care while building your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced pathology environment.
We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and patient-focused team member who:
Delivers safe, high-quality care with strong attention to detail
Communicates effectively and treats patients and colleagues with respect
Works well in a fast-paced environment, both independently and within a team
Demonstrates flexibility across shifts andlocations
Is committed to learning, development, and career progression within NSW Health Pathology
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
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 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 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 setting where there are 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 are not accepted. Alternatively, applicants must have the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required.
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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.
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This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
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📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney