About the role:

The purpose of the role is primarily to perform blood collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages and at all supported collection centres, perform patient reception, perform adult cannulation when working shifts in the Emergency Department, and to assist in other laboratory operations and projects as required.

Key responsibilities include:

- Maintain a neat, tidy and respectful personal presentation at all times including wearing the provided Pathology Queensland corporate uniform
- Maintain above-average attendance, punctuality and impeccable behaviour in the workplace
- Perform blood collection effectively and efficiently as part of a skilled team of Phlebotomists rostered to cover agreed operating hours at all supported collection centres, and perform cannulation when working shifts in the Emergency Department
- Ensure that all collection practices and processes comply with Pathology Queensland, NATA and ISO requirements
- Perform patient reception, phone reception and other duties where required
- Effectively prioritise workloads to meet Pathology Queensland and ACHS turn-around-time key performance targets
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, hospital staff and pathology colleagues to ensure correct collection of appropriate blood and non-blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients occurs for the tests requested

Role fit:

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Ability to participate in an established roster covering a range of shifts within the hours of 0600-2030, 7 days a week including weekdays, weekends and public holidays where rostered




- Flexibility to work additional hours or extra shifts above the minimum contract hours where necessary to support patient care
- Ability to successfully perform blood collection on neonates, paediatric, adult and geriatric patients in a busy public hospital environment and to perform cannulation
- Prioritise inpatient and outpatient workloads to meet Turn Around Times, averaging 7 or more collections per hour on each shift
- Use of an integrated electronic Medical Record system and a Laboratory Information System or the ability to quickly learn those systems
- Clear, calm and respectful communication with supervisors, colleagues, patients and clients
- An established history of positive teamwork, respectful behaviour and above-average attendance
- Knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, pathology terminology and abbreviations, test names and specimen types

Why work for us?

- Career training and development
- Flexible and diverse work culture
- Generous leave entitlements
- Competitive salaries

Ready to apply?

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

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 prospect 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.

📌 Pathology Assistant Phlebotomy (Meadowbrook)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Meadowbrook