What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainee/Phlebotomist position at Awanui?
Trainee/Phlebotomist
Permanent, Part-time
Queenstown
Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs - Queenstown (previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs - Queenstown is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.
Our Patient Services Department is responsible for the collection of blood samples and handling contained specimens, i.e. human blood, faeces, urine, tissue etc from patients within the community and the hospital. These samples are then processed and tested in our state-of-the-art medical laboratory.
About the role | Mō te tūranga:
· This is a fixed term part-time role working 48 hours per fortnight. You will work in our collection centres based in Queenstown and Frankton.
· The key tasks include blood collection, responsible for handling contained specimens, i.e. human blood, faeces, and tissue, and preparing specimens for transportation
· Provide professional customer service, and serve as a link between health professionals, their patients, and the laboratory
The ideal candidate will hold a QMLT in Phlebotomy or similar. However, for the right candidate, we will provide a full on-the-job training program in Phlebotomy while supporting you to become a Qualified Phlebotomy Practitioner with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ.
To be successful in this role you will need to:
· Demonstrate previous experience in a customer facing role and a positive, friendly approach
· Demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity and be sensitive to special needs
· Be able to accurately follow detailed instructions and procedures in a fast-paced environment
· Be highly motivated towards learning and development in order to develop technical competency in Phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures
· Have adaptable IT skills
· Hold a current full NZ driver's licence
· Eligible to work in New Zealand
If this sounds like you, and you want to be part of a friendly supportive team committed to providing quality Phlebotomy Services to the Queenstown region, please apply now.
Applications close 17 April 2025
