Medical Laboratory Technician - Morphology/Haematology

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 additional days off per year

In-house training with My Health Learn

Gym discounts and EAP

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Haematology team at Nepean Hospital. The role focuses on routine haematology investigations, preparation and examination of peripheral blood films, and identifying significant abnormalities, contributing to high-quality diagnostic pathology services.

You will work in a busy hospital laboratory, with a strong commitment to quality, safety and patient-centred care, and you will be part of a supportive team

Qualifications

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering pathology services within a relevant discipline and experience with LIS, patient systems and quality systems.
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine haematology investigations.
• Prepare and examine peripheral blood films.
• Identify significant haematological abnormalities.
• Contribute to quality assurance, patient safety and teamwork in a busy laboratory.

Skills

Haematology investigations

Peripheral blood films

Quality systems

Education

Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Patient Systems

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician - Morphology/Haematology

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration:$71,338.54 - $102,751.61 per annum + superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699621
Location: Nepean Hospital
Applications Close:11 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology have an exciting opportunity for a keen and motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Haematology team at the Nepean Hospital. The Nepean laboratory serves a wide community with specialties including trauma, obstetrics, cardiology, transplant, dialysis haematology and oncology. You will be part of a dynamic team of technicians and scientist with a positive culture who use the RITE values to serve our community.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician who possesses a passion for patient centered care. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic pathology services by performing routine haematology investigations, preparing and examining peripheral blood films, and identifying significant haematological abnormalities. The role requires a strong commitment to technical excellence, quality assurance, patient safety, and effective teamwork within a busy hospital laboratory environment.

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
• 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.

• Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations
• Demonstrated 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 Systems
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
• Customer 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 staff
• Display 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 environment
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in routine haematology and peripheral blood film morphology, including strong attention to detail and the ability to recognise, interpret, and appropriately elevate abnormal morphological findings

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.

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