Medical Laboratory Assistant – Haematology in Randwick

NSWHP Randwick - Haematology department is seeking an enthusiastic hard-working person to join our friendly team to be a Medical Laboratory Assistant in a permanent full time capacity. Advance your experience in Haematology through our professional expertise and contribute to patient care. NSWHP Randwick - Haematology is located within the Prince of Wales hospital with public transport available direct to the hospital by bus or light rail from Central Station and is in close proximity to UNSW.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with daily laboratory operations, including specimen handling, administrative tasks, stock management, procurement and compliance with quality and safety standards to support efficient service delivery and patient care.

What we can offer you:

• Financial Benefits: Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
• Work-life Balance: Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees).
• Professional Growth: Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a pathology setting and a working knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the Haematology department.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement tasks such as maintaining stock and storage, invoice management and enquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality work output while managing competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a laboratory environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills combined with the ability to investigate and resolve general issues within the laboratory environment.
• Proficient computer skills, including a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and the appropriate handling of sensitive information in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and laboratory requirements.

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply. All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.