Pathology Assistant/Phlebotomist

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

12.75% superannuation

17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a pathology support professional to perform specimen collection and reception duties in a busy laboratory environment. You will apply established policies and guidelines, demonstrate strong teamwork, and maintain accurate data records.

A commitment to standard precautions and safety is essential. The role requires flexibility to work all shifts, effective communication with clients, and a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Ability to perform specimen collection and specimen reception duties in line with guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of specimen collection procedures and medical terminology.
• Ability to work in a team with or without supervision, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard precautions and safety requirements when handling patients and specimens.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and reception tasks in accordance with policies.
• Prioritise workload to ensure timely processing.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Adhere to quality management principles and ISO/NATA standards.

Skills

Specimen collection

Specimen reception

Teamwork

Communication

Workload prioritisation

Word processing

Data input

Quality and safety compliance

Flexibility to shifts

Tools

MS Word

Data entry systems

Job description

The essential requirements for this role are;Ability to successfully perform specimen collection / specimen reception duties, adhering to established guidelines and policies.Demonstrated understanding of the aspects of specimen collection / specimen reception procedures including understanding of medical terminology and application of established policies and guidelines.Demonstrated ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner with and without supervision within a team environment. Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.Demonstrated basic word processing skills, and computer data input and data retrieval skills.Well-developed interpersonal skills including respectful behaviour, cooperation, and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team environment.Availability to be flexible to work all shifts on existing and future pathology assistant roster patterns.Demonstrated knowledge of the importance of standard precautions and safety requirements in dealing with patients and biological specimens.Demonstrated phone courtesy and ability to deal with enquiries from clients in a professional manner.Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills including the ability to read and follow instructions, work conscientiously and to contribute and function as an effective team member to achieve our organisational goals and objectives.Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement, in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO).Demonstrate ability to cooperate and actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, workplace health and safety and an ethical environment.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.