What you'll do

- Participate in Central Specimen Reception (CSR) rosters which support a 24/7 pathology service. This will include shift rotation, after hours, weekends and public holidays in accordance with the award. With sufficient support and training, the role will require a level of competency to work with minimal supervision on most shifts.
- Effectively prioritise workloads to assist the laboratory to effectively meet Pathology Queensland's turn-around-time (TAT) targets.
- Perform duties in Clinical Pathology and Specimen Reception as per protocols. This may include such duties as routine restocking consumables, maintaining clear work areas, receiving, and validating correct patient identification and labelling process, deciphering of request forms, processing samples for analysis on-site or for referral and despatch to other laboratories and assisting where the Clinical Assistant Supervisor directs.
- Maintain professional attitude, work with integrity, comply with expected ethical and behavioural standards, respect patient's confidentiality and know the importance of accurate patient information.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

- Demonstrated high level skills, or ability to rapidly acquire high level skills, in the use of the laboratory information system (AUSLAB) and the integrated electronic Medical Record system (ieMR).
- Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of the importance of standard precautions and safety requirements in dealing with biological specimens.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including respectful behaviour, cooperation, and the ability to communicate effectively and work productively in a team workplace.
- Proven ability to solve problems and show initiative in the workplace.




- Proven ability to manage time effectively in a highly process driven environment with competing priorities.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

- 12.75% superannuation
- 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing & development

- 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.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

📌 Clinical Assistant (Ipswich)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Ipswich