CA3 Phlebotomist

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Queensland Health's Redcliffe Laboratory, part of the Prince Charles Hospital Group of Laboratories, seeks a skilled phlebotomist. You will collect specimens, follow standard precautions, and work with clinical staff to ensure accurate and timely results across the hospital group.

You will join a supportive, inclusive team with opportunities for professional development, flexible leave, and a strong focus on patient care in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in specimen collection/phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of standard precautions in handling patients and specimens.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision after training.
• Strong teamwork and effective communication with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality phlebotomy services to patients.
• Accurately enter and label data for specimens.
• Collaborate with clinical staff across the hospital group.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Communication

Data entry

Job description

The Redcliffe Laboratory is part of the Prince Charles Hospital Group of Laboratories, which also includes The Prince Charles and Caboolture Hospital Laboratories. While Redcliffe Hospital will be your primary work location, you may be required to work across the group, including at Brighton Health Care Facility, with appropriate consultation.Key competencies (role specific criteria)You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen collection/phlebotomy including canulation and the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of the importance of standard precautions in dealing with patients and biological specimens.Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with minimal supervision after careful instruction.Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to communicate effectively with clients, clinical staff and colleagues.Positive focus upon patient care within a hospital health care environment.Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.Demonstrate data entry skills with the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.Experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical process in a large and complex specimen reception unit.Why work with us?Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includesCompetitive salaries12.75% superannuation17.5% leave loadingEmployee wellbeingAccess to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family membersAdditional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.Professional developmentCareer progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionAt Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.