Microbiology Medical Lab Assistant - Permanent, 24/7 Shifts

NSW Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at John Hunter Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Microbiology team on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform reception duties, process specimens and support timely diagnostic testing.

The role requires Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance or equivalent, good communication, data accuracy, and the ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance, and/or previous experience in a pathology or clinical Microbiology laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn all aspects of the pre-analytical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to operate and maintain pre-analytical equipment.
• Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service.
• Receive and triage specimens and enter patient requests.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport to laboratories.
• Support timely accurate diagnostic testing.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Pre-analytical equipment

Computer literacy

Shift work flexibility

Travel to sites

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at John Hunter Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Microbiology team on a permanent full-time basis. You will perform reception duties, process specimens and support timely diagnostic testing.

The role requires Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance or equivalent, good communication, data accuracy, and the ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and nights.