Medical Laboratory Assistant NSW Health location Gosford and Central Coast. Salary $27.05 - $28.15.

About the opportunity Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day. We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

What we can offer you 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 laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality work output while managing competing priorities. 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. Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy. Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a laboratory setting. Demonstrated experience in the use of medical terminology as well as the knowledge of Pathology tests and requirements of each.