Job Title: Donor Services Nursing Assistant (Phlebotomist)
Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
A permanent part-time opportunity with a varied shift roster across 56 hours per fortnight is available at our Werribee Donor Centre in VIC.
We are looking for a highly skilled and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Donor Services Nursing Assistant (Phlebotomist).
About the Role
This role involves supporting donors through their donation process while working collaboratively to achieve collection targets. As a Nursing Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
• Greeting and interviewing potential donors to assess their eligibility and suitability for donation
• Conducting routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
• Setting up machines, tubing, and collection bags
• Inserting and removing needles safely to collect whole blood, plasma, and platelets
• Monitoring donors post-donation and assisting them to rebook for their next donation
We offer a comprehensive training program that includes both on-the-job practice and online classes. You will also have the opportunity to gain a Certificate III in Pathology. Our diverse culture values wellbeing, flexibility, and teamwork. If you're passionate about delivering an exceptional donor experience and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Greet and interview potential donors to assess their eligibility and suitability for donation
* Conduct routine blood pressure and haemoglobin tests
* Set up machines, tubing, and collection bags
Requirements
* Occasionally lift between 9-22.7kgs
* Frequently stand, walk, and bend to set up and pack down machines and blood products
* Be flexible to work varied shifts on a fortnightly rotating roster from Monday to Sunday
Benefits
* Range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary
* Ability to purchase additional annual leave
* Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefit
* Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia
* Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety, and wellbeing support
* Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants, eyewear, and more