Pathology Reception & Pre-Analytic Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to 12 extra days off per year

In-house training

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Westmead Hospital is seeking a Permanent Full Time Technical Assistant Grade 2 to join our Central Specimen Reception team. You will manage receipt, triage, data entry and preparation of pathology specimens, working on a 24/7 rotating roster to support timely diagnostics.

We offer salary packaging, extra days off, in-house training and wellbeing benefits, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading public health organisation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience in a pathology setting.
• 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 with ability to investigate and resolve issues.
• Willingness to operate and maintain pre-analytical equipment as required.
• Proficient computer skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant laws and policies.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends/public holidays/night shifts, and travel within the operational area as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Problem solving

Confidentiality understanding

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistant

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Westmead Hospital is seeking a Permanent Full Time Technical Assistant Grade 2 to join our Central Specimen Reception team. You will manage receipt, triage, data entry and preparation of pathology specimens, working on a 24/7 rotating roster to support timely diagnostics.

We offer salary packaging, extra days off, in-house training and wellbeing benefits, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading public health organisation.