About the role

Mater Pathology is currently seeking skilled and motivated Phlebotomists to join our hospital team at the Mater Hospital South Brisbane campus. Successful applicants will be offered 12‑month fixed‑term contracts with flexible part‑time hours ranging from 19 - 38 hours per fortnight, depending on availability and operational requirements. In this role, you will be primarily based on-site at Mater Hospital South Brisbane and play a vital part in delivering high-quality patient care. To support continuous service delivery, these positions operate across a 24/7 rotating roster. As such, full flexibility to work across all rostered shifts, including nights and weekends, is an essential requirement of the role.

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.  In addition, you will also be trained in Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation.

Salary range: $34.87 - $36.55  per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• 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 interaction.
• 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
• Experience working as a phlebotomist preferred
• Hold a QLD open drivers license 
• 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 not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Wednesday 15th April 20226 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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