Phlebotomist

Maintain a professional attitude and behaviour when dealing with staff and clients. 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 experience or ability to acquire experience in the correct procedures of specimen collection/phlebotomy including the application of established policies and guidelines with minimal supervision.
• 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 minimal 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.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• 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.
• Nil. 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.