Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Awanui Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Job summary

Awanui Labs – Canterbury is seeking two experienced Phlebotomists for two part-time roles in a supportive clinical environment. Each role is 20 hours per week, with casual options also available.

You will collect blood, handle contained specimens, and prepare samples for transport, while delivering high quality customer service and maintaining patient confidentiality. Ideal candidates will be registered with the Medical Science Council with an APC and be eligible to work in New Zealand, bringing

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Science Council and Annual Practising Certificate are required.

Responsibilities

• Blood collection and handling of specimens (blood, faeces, tissue) and preparation for transport.
• Provide professional customer service and act as a link between health professionals, patients and the laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Professional presentation

Education

MSC registration & APC

Job description

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We are currently seeking two experienced Phlebotomists to join our team in two part time roles within a supportive clinical environment, with casual roles also available. Each position is 20 hours per week and involves providing high quality specimen collection services while always ensuring patient comfort safety and professionalism.

Key responsibilities

Blood collection, responsible for handling contained specimens, i.e., human blood, faeces, and tissue, and preparing specimens for transportation.

Provide professional customer service, and serve as a link between health professionals, their patients, and the laboratory.

About you

A positive and friendly approach to your work and demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity.

Compassion for others, including a real desire to provide high quality care to a wide variety of patients of all ages and circumstances.

Excellent customer service skills including a high level of personal presentation.

Strong attention to detail and an ability to follow processes accurately, even when under pressure.

Respect for always ensuring patient confidentiality and in all matters.

Ability to manage a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining strong self-management and time-management skills.

Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practising Certificate.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

About us

Awanui Labs – Canterbury provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs – Canterbury is owned by Awanui Group, a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients. Our Patient Services Department is responsible for the collection of blood samples and handling contained specimens from patients within the community and the hospital. These samples are then processed and tested in our state-of-the-art medical laboratory.

Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, delivering outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals.

• Excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, supporting your professional competency and career growth.