Join Pathology Queensland in Douglas and play an important role in delivering high-quality specimen collection and pathology support services across the region. In this role, you’ll combine phlebotomy, specimen reception and laboratory support duties while contributing directly to patient care outcomes.

Job details

The purpose of this role is to provide accurate and timely specimen collection, clinical pathology support and specimen reception services to ensure efficient and high-quality pathology operations across Townsville Collection Services.

What you'll do

In this role you will perform phlebotomy across inpatient and outpatient settings, support specimen reception and clinical pathology workflows, undertake courier and laboratory support duties between sites, maintain competency across specimen collection procedures, contribute to staff training and education activities, participate in rostered shifts across a seven-day service, support quality and accreditation activities, and assist in maintaining efficient laboratory operations.

About you

We are searching for someone who:

• Has experience in phlebotomy or specimen collection services
• Has knowledge of specimen reception or clinical pathology processes
• Can communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Can prioritise workloads and work independently when required
• Has strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Can participate in shift, weekend and public holiday rosters

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.

• CSQ683853 Laboratory Assistant Specimen Collection RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)