Pre-Analytical Medical Lab Assistant Phlebotomy & Collections

NSW Health; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Professional development & training

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Pre-Analytical team. You will collect blood samples, register patients, and ensure timely processing of specimens to support diagnostic testing.

The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, handling a range of pre-analytical tasks with attention to detail and patient care in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Certificate III in Pathology or equivalent and experience in a pathology setting including phlebotomy.
• Ability to manage tasks with competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Strong communication with colleagues and customers, internal and external.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills with data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality pathology service; perform pre-analytical duties.
• Collect blood samples, receive and triage specimens, register patients and enter requests.
• Prepare specimens for transport or delivery to laboratories for timely diagnostic testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Data accuracy

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Pathology, Pathology Collections or Pathology Assistance

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Tweed Valley Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join the Pre-Analytical team. You will collect blood samples, register patients, and ensure timely processing of specimens to support diagnostic testing.

The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team, handling a range of pre-analytical tasks with attention to detail and patient care in a high-demand environment.