About the role

Mater Pathology is currently inviting applications from Phlebotomists within our Pathology Team at Coomera. This is a permanent part-time position.

This role will be based out of our clinic in Coomera and the successful candidate will be available to work on Fridays, Saturdays and alternating Sundays.

As a Mater Pathology Phlebotomist, you will be providing a high level of customer service and care to patients through phlebotomy, specimen collection, specimen management and administration duties.  The management of specimens in the pre-analytical stage ensures the delivery of quality samples for testing that leads to timely diagnosis and treatment of patients.

With over 100 years of experience, Mater Pathology is Queensland's leading not-for-profit pathology provider. Mater Pathology is at the forefront of innovation providing a broad spectrum of unique pathology expertise through its highly skilled cohesive team of pathologists and scientific, technical and administration staff.

Salary range: $33.19 - $34.67 (Operational Officer Level 3.1) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you'll be doing

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Collection of blood samples from adults, children and infants. Including collecting samples such as blood, urine, swabs and skin.
• Advise clients on any special requirements prior to test procedures. 
• Registration of patient using pre-analytical management system
• You will maintain equipment, consumables and work areas in a clean, safe and well-resourced state.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Deliver customer experience of a high standard by ensuring a professional appearance and positive personal interactions.
• Promoting the philosophy of health care and values of Mater Health Services
• Providing excellent patient care and a strong commitment to customer service
• Maintaining quality of service as per ISO 17025 accreditation and AS/NZS ISO/9001 2000 standards

About you

To be considered suitable for this position you must possess the following:

• Certificate III in Phlebotomy or equivalent relevant experience
• Good manual dexterity and ability to show empathy and understanding to patients
• Good understanding of patient confidentiality
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work as part a of multidisciplinary team environment 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues 

Applications close Wednesday the 2nd of October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.