Pathology Reception & Pre-Analytical Assistant (Part-Time)

NSW Health Pathology; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

In-house training (My Health Learning)

Gym discounts / Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Nepean Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time position. You will support the Anatomical Pathology Department with specimen reception, triage, and processing to enable accurate diagnostics.

This role offers 20 hours per week, salary packaging options, and in-house training. The team values collaboration, learning, and quality care, with the ability to travel to sites within the area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre-analytical environment.
• Experience in a public healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and time constraints.
• Effective communication with colleagues and customers is essential.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient computer skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Perform pathology specimen reception duties including receiving and triaging specimens, patient registration and request entry, specimen processing and preparation for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely accurate diagnostic testing.
• Support ongoing quality and process improvements within the Anatomical Pathology Department.

Skills

Pre-analytical environment

Public healthcare experience

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Shift work flexibility

Tools

Computers

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Nepean Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for a permanent part-time position. You will support the Anatomical Pathology Department with specimen reception, triage, and processing to enable accurate diagnostics.

This role offers 20 hours per week, salary packaging options, and in-house training. The team values collaboration, learning, and quality care, with the ability to travel to sites within the area.