Medical Laboratory Technician - Anatomical Pathology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Technical Officer Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $94,999.44 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558622
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close: 25 March 2025 - 11:59pm
About the Opportunity
Do you want to work in a busy and friendly Anatomical Pathology lab where the focus is on patient safety, teamwork and quality?
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Perform a range of Anatomical Pathology laboratory tasks and tests (manual and automated) in a timely and safe manner in regard to established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols including data entry and troubleshooting, assistance in cut-up, frozen section, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, maintenance of equipment and quality improvement activities.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Laboratory Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution with subjects relevant to pathology or medical laboratory operations (Australian equivalency assessment to be provided with application for overseas qualifications)
- Demonstrated practical experience in Anatomical Pathology diagnostic techniques, along with knowledge or experience in diagnostic Anatomical Pathology laboratory services, including Laboratory Information Systems, troubleshooting, and non-conformance management.
- Demonstrated understanding of risks and hazards inherent to Anatomical Pathology in respect to specimen handling, patient outcomes, staff safety and accreditation requirements
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment whilst working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes set to meet client expectations
- Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers and patients as well as clinical laboratory staff
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement and to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities
For more information please see Statement of Duties
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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Player on Amanda.Player@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
