Pathology Specimen Reception Specialist (24/7)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fringe benefits

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Westmead ICPMR invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Central Specimen Reception. This permanent full-time role offers 38 hours per week and a clear path into a busy, essential service.

You will receive, triage, register patients and process specimens, supporting timely diagnostic testing in a 24/7 roster. Excellent data entry, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistant experience in a pathology setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks in a demanding environment with competing priorities.
• Proficient communication and data accuracy in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage and register specimens and enter requests.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport to laboratories for testing.
• Support a 24/7 rotating shift roster and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Pathology reception

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collections

Pathology Assistant experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Westmead ICPMR invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Central Specimen Reception. This permanent full-time role offers 38 hours per week and a clear path into a busy, essential service.

You will receive, triage, register patients and process specimens, supporting timely diagnostic testing in a 24/7 roster. Excellent data entry, attention to detail and teamwork are essential.