Relieving Clinical Assistant

Seeking the best suited applicant to join our busy friendly team of health Professionals. This role will provide continuity in the delivery of state-wide pathology services in regional, remote, and metropolitan hospitals by providing relief to Clinical Assistant staff. The ability to travel to any Pathology Queensland laboratory for multiple weeks at a time is mandatory.

This may include such duties as processing samples for analysis on-site or for despatch to other laboratories, entering data using the laboratory computer system, basic quality control functions, loading samples on the analysers and cleaning of workstations and equipment.

Perform efficient and timely phlebotomy duties in a safe manner. Liaise with patients, medical and non-medical staff to ensure correct collection of specimens and efficient operation of the phlebotomy service

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computerised systems, basic keyboarding skills particularly for data entry.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge of Clinical Pathology and Specimen Reception procedures, and medical and scientific terminology. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of blood collection, including procedures to be followed in abnormal circumstances, and ability to show empathy, compassion and understanding towards patients. 
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team without direct supervision at times. 
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, adaptability, flexibility, and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and/or without direct supervision in a challenging environment that requires multitasking.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to undertake reasonable travel associated with Pathology Queensland's state-wide operations; you will be required to utilise your own private motor vehicle and hold an appropriate Queensland ‘C' class license.
• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded.
• 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.