Pathology Assistant

Queensland Health; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits 12.75% superannue

Leave loading 17.5%

24/7 employee support services

Flexible leave entitlements

Internal training opportunities

Career development programs

Job summary

Queensland Health in Mount Isa is seeking a phlebotomy/clinical laboratory support role. The position involves phlebotomy, sample processing, data entry and basic quality control, with emphasis on accuracy, safety and patient confidentiality.

You will work with a team to deliver timely specimen collection and processing, following established policies and guidelines. Weekend/shift work and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of pre-analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability to learn phlebotomy including application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately within minimal supervision.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills including abilities to be flexible, to work in a team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, laboratory, medical and nursing staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Processing samples for analysis on-site or for despatch to other laboratories, entering data using the laboratory computer system, basic quality control functions and cleaning of workstations and equipment.
• Exercise initiative in resolving moderately complex or unusual problems.
• Perform efficient and timely phlebotomy duties in a safe manner. Liaise with patients, medical and nonmedical staff to ensure correct collection of specimens and efficient operation of the phlebotomy service.
• Work with integrity, complying with expected ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.
• You will be required to participate in shift, weekend work in accordance with the award.

Skills

Phlebotomy basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces
• This will include duties such as processing samples for analysis on-site or for despatch to other laboratories, entering data using the laboratory computer system, basic quality control functions and cleaning of workstations and equipment.
• Exercise initiative in resolving moderately complex or unusual problems.
• Perform efficient and timely phlebotomy duties in a safe manner. Liaise with patients, medical and nonmedical staff to ensure correct collection of specimens and efficient operation of the phlebotomy service.
• Work with integrity, complying with expected ethical and behavioural standards, respecting patient confidentiality and the importance of patient results.
• You will be required to participate in shift, weekend work in accordance with the award.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of pre-analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability to learn phlebotomy including the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately within minimal supervision.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills including abilities to be flexible, to work in a team,
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, laboratory, medical and nursing staff at all levels.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional 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.
• 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 inclusion

At 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.