Medical Lab Tech: Specimen Reception & Processing

Melbourne Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Additional annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Melbourne Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Specimen Reception. You will ensure specimens are received, processed and directed to appropriate diagnostic laboratories across Victoria.

This role supports Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) within a statewide pathology service, contributing to excellence, innovation, research and service improvement across multiple sites in the Parkville precinct.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Operations, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Strong accuracy and data entry skills.
• Good organisation, time management and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards; adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently.
• Systematic approach, initiative and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites, including after-hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Diagnostic laboratory and specimen processing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Specimen Reception, processing, routine testing, equipment operation, QC and general laboratory duties.
• Accurately complete LIS data entry and registration; manage enquiries and calls; maintain filing and administrative systems.
• Participate in training and continuing education; contribute to process improvements; maintain compliance and certification.
• Maintain a safe, confidential and professional work environment through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Accuracy & data entry

Organisation & time management

Procedures & quality standards

Communication & teamwork

Systematic approach & initiative

Multi-site flexibility

Desirable: lab/processing experience

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Job description

Melbourne Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Specimen Reception. You will ensure specimens are received, processed and directed to appropriate diagnostic laboratories across Victoria.

This role supports Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) within a statewide pathology service, contributing to excellence, innovation, research and service improvement across multiple sites in the Parkville precinct.