Pathology Specimen Reception/Data Entry — Launch Your Lab Career

Southern NSW Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

In-house training with My Health Learn

Gym discounts (Fitness Passport)

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District seeks a Permanent Full Time Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pathology specimen reception and data entry across Blacktown, Auburn District, and Mount Druitt hospitals. You’ll help triage specimens, register patients, and ensure timely processing to support diagnoses.

Join NSW Health Pathology in a collaborative team, with learning opportunities, flexible shifts, and a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and patient care across our network.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections, or Pathology Assistance and/or previous experience a pathology setting or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the pre analytical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities and time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues.
• Willingness to operate and maintain pre analytical equipment as required.
• Proficient computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information in a laboratory setting, following relevant legislation, policies, and requirements.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 rotating shift roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts, and the ability to travel to any site within the operational area.

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

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections / Pathology Assistant

Tools

Pre-analytical equipment

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District seeks a Permanent Full Time Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pathology specimen reception and data entry across Blacktown, Auburn District, and Mount Druitt hospitals. You’ll help triage specimens, register patients, and ensure timely processing to support diagnoses.

Join NSW Health Pathology in a collaborative team, with learning opportunities, flexible shifts, and a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and patient care across our network.