Employment TypeTemporary Part Time up to October ****, with potential availability of ongoing employmentPosition ClassificationTechnical Assistant Grade 2Remuneration$***** - $***** per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week20Requisition IDREQ******LocationTweed Valley HospitalApplications Close12 August *********:59pmAbout The OpportunityAs a Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality patient care by collecting blood samples that are essential for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing patient management.
Combining technical skill with compassion, you will provide a professional and reassuring experience for patients of all ages, helping to make what can be an anxious time as comfortable as possible.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff to ensure the accurate collection, identification, and timely processing of specimens.
Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will directly contribute to safe and effective patient care.
This is a rewarding, people-focused role where no two days are the same.
Every blood sample you collect plays an important part in supporting clinical decisions and improving patient outcomes, giving you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of your community every day.What You'll Be DoingContribute 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 YouFinancial Perks - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsProfessional 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.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.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.Information for applicantsNSW 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 websiteYou 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.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.Need more information?
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📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Collector / Phlebotomist (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Health Pathology
📍 New South Wales