Medical Laboratory Technician

Description:

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $33.26- $47.91 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Various
Requisition ID: REQ561129
Location: Blue Mountains Hospital
Applications Close: 2 April 2025 – 11:59pm
About The Opportunity
Are you a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician ready for your next challenge? Join our dedicated team at Blue Mountains Hospital and make a real impact in patient care!
Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital, located in the scenic suburb of Katoomba, is just 15 minutes from the iconic Three Sisters and a 1.5-hour drive from Sydney Harbour Bridge. As part of NSW Health Pathology, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. Enjoy a rewarding work environment.
What We Can Offer You
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (For Full Time positions)Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefitsCorporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportLearning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What You'll Be Doing
As a multidisciplinary Technical Officer, you will play a vital role in our pathology team, working across Biochemistry,Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Molecular Microbiology. Your responsibilities will include performing diagnostic testing, ensuring accuracy and quality in laboratory processes, and contributing to efficient patient care. In addition, you will have direct patient interaction as you perform venipuncture procedures.
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 environment 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 activities
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For role related queries or questions contact Blessings Ndlovu on Blessings.Ndlovu@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.