Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology Specimen Reception
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Technical Assistant Grade 2
Remuneration: $33.76 - $35.05 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ680068
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 3 August 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you ready to make a real difference in healthcare and unleash your full potential? We invite you to join our team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Central Specimen Reception at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. RPA is currently seeking individuals to join the team in both permanent full-time and permanent part-time positions. Every sample you handle will be vital in providing accurate diagnoses and improving patient care. This is your chance to join a dynamic team revolutionizing the healthcare industry and changing lives.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. The Central Specimen Reception department at RPA is staffed by a team that understands and values hard work, excellence and team work. The department provides 24 hour, 7 days a week service to provide a quality, timely and efficient service to all clients, with the successful applicant required to be available to participate in a 24/7 shift roster including weekends and public holidays.
What you'll be doing
Contribute to a high-quality pathology service. Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging of specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
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.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment where there are competing priorities and time constraints.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
- Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
- Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site or location within the operational area 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Daniella Medrano on [email protected]
To learn more about NSWHP please visit "Life at NSW Health Pathology" or connect with us on LinkedIn!
