Pathology Specimen & Phlebotomy Technician

Queensland Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12.75% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Queensland Health in Brisbane is accepting applications for a Phlebotomist/CSR role. You will handle and prepare specimens, perform phlebotomy on wards and outpatient areas, and support data entry into the laboratory information system.

The position requires adapting to shifts, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to timely lab results. Applicants should have phlebotomy knowledge, data entry skills, and strong interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; pathology test names.
• Knowledge and competency in phlebotomy practices.
• Availability to work all shifts on existing and future roster patterns.
• Data entry skills; MS Word and Excel advantageous.
• Ability to work with or without supervision and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork and liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare blood and other specimens from patients to enable the requested laboratory tests to be performed.
• Perform general laboratory duties including the receipt of specimens, Esky packing, Data Entry into the laboratory information system.
• Under supervision load specimens onto laboratory analysers.
• Perform phlebotomy collections on wards and in the Outpatient department.
• Maintain competencies in all aspects of Phlebotomy and CSR with low error rate.
• Maintain a safe working environment complying with WHS and Infection Control procedures.
• Participate in continuing education programs for Phlebotomy and CSR staff.
• Prioritise workloads to meet turnaround-time targets.
• Liaise with patients and staff to ensure correct processing and efficient operation of CSR.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

MS Word

MS Excel

LIS

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Queensland Health in Brisbane is accepting applications for a Phlebotomist/CSR role. You will handle and prepare specimens, perform phlebotomy on wards and outpatient areas, and support data entry into the laboratory information system.

The position requires adapting to shifts, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to timely lab results. Applicants should have phlebotomy knowledge, data entry skills, and strong interpersonal communication.