Phlebotomist

About Pathology Queensland
Pathology Queensland (PQ) provides diagnostic pathology services to all Hospital and Health Services (HHS) across metro, regional and remote Queensland, offering laboratory services in the disciplines of: anatomical pathology, chemical pathology, haematology, immunology, microbiology and genomics. PQ also provides an invaluable service to Queenslanders by supporting a coordinated response to incidents and disasters.

**Pathology Queensland**:

- has laboratories located within 35 Queensland Health hospital facilities, providing 24/7 service every day of the year
- employs approximately 2000 staff including specialist pathologists, registrars, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, and operational and support staff, across Queensland
- supports more than 450 point-of-care testing devices, extending access to pathology results in remote locations and after hours with testing at the patient's bedside
- is involved with 70 per cent of all medical decisions and in all cancer diagnoses
- is critical to the delivery of positive patient outcomes and plays a key role in delivering on Queensland Health's commitment to achieve good health and well-being for all Queenslanders
- works alongside clinicians to better understand diseases, enable earlier diagnosis, inform treatment options and monitor disease progression
- provides specialised testing services for samples referred from public and private pathology providers within Queensland and from interstate.

**What we are looking for**:

- 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.

**Mandatory qualifications, licences and other requirements**:

- It is a condition of employment for this role, for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
- It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
- While not Mandatory a relevant qualification such as a Certificate 3 or 4 in Phlebotomy would be well regarded.
- This position requires the incumbent to participate in rosters that may include day shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required. It is anticipated that service delivery will be continually optimised so there may be future changes to roster requirements.
- A current 'C' class licence.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

- Competitive govt salary + up to 12.75% employer superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements available that offers work/life balance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary packaging
- Career training and development opportunitiesThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.