Join a supportive regional pathology team delivering essential diagnostic services to the Mount Isa community. In this role, you’ll provide specimen collection, processing and laboratory support services that directly contribute to patient care and efficient pathology operations.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality pathology support services including specimen collection, specimen processing and clinical pathology reception duties to support accurate and timely diagnostic testing.

What you'll do

In this role you will perform phlebotomy and specimen collection duties, process and prepare pathology specimens for analysis and dispatch, enter data into laboratory systems, support specimen reception activities, perform basic quality control and equipment cleaning tasks, liaise with patients and clinical staff, contribute to efficient laboratory operations, and participate in shift and weekend rostering as required.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work accurately and efficiently in a clinical environment
• Has the ability to learn pathology pre-analytical processes and phlebotomy
• Can follow procedures and work with minimal supervision
• Has strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Is flexible to participate in shift and weekend work

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.
• 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.

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. 

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 (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

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

• CSQ683181 Pathology Assistant MTI RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)