Medical Laboratory Technician

About the Role

As a Medical Laboratory Technician within Specimen Reception, you will play an important role in ensuring specimens are received, processed, and directed to the appropriate diagnostic laboratory safely and efficiently. Specimen Reception is responsible for the timely and accurate receipt of specimens across the Division of Laboratory Services, as well as tracking and dispatching specimens for specialised testing to referral laboratories across Australia and overseas. This is an opportunity to contribute to Public Pathology Victoria (PPV) as it continues to build a connected statewide pathology service supporting clinical excellence, innovation, research, education, and service improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Laboratory: Perform Specimen Reception, specimen processing, routine testing, equipment operation, QC, and general laboratory duties.
• Clerical: Accurately complete LIS data entry and registration, manage enquiries and calls, and maintain departmental filing and administrative systems.
• Training and Development: Participate in training and continuing education, contribute to process improvement, and maintain required compliance and certification.
• Communication: Maintain a safe, confidential, and professional work environment through effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You are a qualified laboratory professional who brings:

• Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Operations, Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and data entry skills.
• Good organisation, time management, and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Ability to follow procedures and quality standards and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently.
• A systematic approach, initiative, and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites, including after-hours, weekends, and public holidays.
• Diagnostic laboratory and specimen processing experience is desirable.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and our community.
• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration, and inclusion.
• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology, and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Employee Benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax-free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct: Enjoy excellent public transport, onsite parking options, and access to staff health services.

Contract: Full-time fixed term until 31 January 2027

Location: Parkville Precinct, with flexibility to work across multiple sites

Additional Notes: All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check. RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment and is a child-safe organisation.