We are looking for a Phlebotomist to join us in making a difference in contributing to a high quality and cost-effective pathology service to clients of the Queensland Children’s Hospital and Pathology Queensland.

Job details

Reporting to the Operational Support Supervisor Phlebotomy, you will provide collection of appropriate quality blood and non-blood specimens and operational duties in compliance with policies and procedures to support effective and efficient Specimen Collection and Reception service delivery.

What you'll do

• Perform a broad range of pre-analytical and post-analytical processes and operational duties in compliance with policies and procedures to support effective and efficient laboratory service delivery.
• Assist the laboratory services to meet or exceed service delivery KPI.
• Ensure the development of relevant knowledge and expertise by participating in Performance Appraisal Development reviews, active learning and professional development.
• Contribute to the QCH laboratory team by working co-operatively and communicating effectively with the team and with clients, both internal and external to the laboratory, to ensure the provision of optimum patient care and service delivery.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience or the ability to acquire experience in all aspects of paediatric specimen collection.
• Demonstrated high level skills, or the ability to rapidly acquire high level skills, in the use of the laboratory information systems – Auslab and IEMR
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive team environment, including positive communication styles, reliability and punctuality.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authority/International Standardisation Organisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation / certification.
• Flexibility to participate in a roster of varying shift lengths and times, as well as weekend work and extra shifts to support operational requirements.
• Knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, pathology terminology and abbreviations, test names and specimen types.

Why work with us?

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

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 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.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

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. 

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

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time. 

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QLD643125 Phlebotomist RD (PDF, 285KB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 938KB)
  Application Kit