Pathology Assistant: Phlebotomy & Lab Prep Pro

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

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.