Pathology Assistant- Specimen Collection

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

Ensure correct patient identification, labelling and collection techniques are followed according to documented policies and procedures.
Work with integrity, comply with expected ethical and behavioural standards, respect patient's confidentiality and know the importance of patient information.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

- Demonstrated knowledge or the ability to acquire knowledge of the importance of standard precautions in dealing with patients and biological specimens.
- Proven ability to follow instructions and work conscientiously and accurately with mínimal supervision after careful instruction.
- Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to communicate effectively with clients, clinical staff and colleagues
- Positive focus upon patient care within a hospital health care environment.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrate data entry skills with the ability to work accurately and give attention to detail.
- Experience in or the ability to rapidly learn pre-analytical process in a large and complex specimen reception unit
- Ability to efficiently prioritise workloads, show initiative, problem solve and work effectively without direct supervision.
- Understanding of and commitment to laboratory quality systems and the requirements of NATA accreditation and ISO certification.
- Awareness of the human resource management policies applicable to contemporary workplaces.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements
- Nil mandatory qualifications.
- While not mandatory, a Certificate in Pathology (Specimen Collection) or equivalent would be well regarded.
- Contemporary computer skills required for Data Entry, Excel and Word would be highly regarded.
- The successful applicant may be required to work shifts at the Redcliffe, The Prince Charles Hospital or Caboolture Pathology Queensland laboratories.
- Clinical Assistants may be required to undertake further training in Central Specimen Reception (CSR) or phlebotomy and work shifts in the departments as required.
- Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
- We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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