Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Territory Pathology

Job title Laboratory Technician Designation Technical 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,927 - $87,579 Location Alice Springs

Position number 46696 RTF 321466 Closing 12/05/2025

Contact officer James McLeod, ASH Pathology Manager, on 08 8951 7749 or james.mcleod@nt.gov.au

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321466

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to

the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment as part of Territory Pathology, contributing to the provision of an efficient, safe,

clinically responsive, comprehensive diagnostic, analytical and advisory service for clients of the Alice Springs Hospital and

surrounds by actively leading the local pathology technical team.

Context statement

This recruitment process is particularly targeting staff with well-developed keyboard skills, laboratory techniques, specimen

reception, registration and handling techniques. The role supervises the Alice Springs hospital pathology technical workforce that

has duties ranging from phlebotomy to specimen reception and registration, to basic pathology testing and analyser daily

maintenance. The position will require preparation and participation in work rosters, including outside the routine Monday to Friday

work hours. The position maps to CF4 on the Northern Territory Public Sector Capability Framework.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

2. Blood specimen collection, registration, preparation, and transport (Dangerous Goods) intra- and inter-state for referred testing;

basic pathology testing, performance of preventative maintenance, quality control and loading of analysers.

3. Interpret pathology request forms to ensure appropriate specimens are safely collected for requested tests, understanding pre-

analytical variables that can affect accuracy of test results, to ensure clinical utility of the reported result.

4. Clearly communicate specimen requirements to patients, medical and nursing staff

5. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Education, Qualifications and Work History: A Certificate III Phlebotomy, Certificate III Laboratory Techniques or other

relevant qualification awarded by an Australian institution, or equivalent; or relevant experience in a field of technical work

closely related to the duties of this position is mandatory. A current Dangerous Good Certificate is essential.

2. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated communication skills to facilitate liaison with patients, clinicians, and other professionals

from a range of backgrounds to advise of patient preparation and specimen collection requirements for pathology tests.

Keyboard skills with minimal data entry errors are required. Knowledge of basic human anatomy, with specific understanding

of blood collection sites; Basic first aid, in particular addressing possible fainting and seizures during or after specimen

collection; Demonstrated laboratory skills to complete simple testing and other pathology laboratory duties are required.

3. Personal Qualities: Recognises and reports inappropriate workplace behaviour, improper conduct and conflict of interest.

Stays focused and works effectively in challenging circumstances, rescheduling and reorganising work to reflect changes in

priority. With the appropriate level of support, demonstrates an ability to make difficult decisions that are fair, equitable and

transparent, without favouritism, self-interest or bias. Shows interest and willingness to develop own knowledge and

capabilities, while sharing learnings with others. Build relationships and work with others to meet shared objectives,

communicating clearly, actively listening and maximising understanding and impact, placing customers at the centre.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice

and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with

blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

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