Pathology Specimen Collector (Mareeba)

Job No: 133540
Location: Mareeba

  • Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality patient care and customer service? This is the opportunity for you!
  • Full SNP training provided over a 6-12 month period to successful applicants!
  • Flexible Part-Time position with an attractive hourly rate, circa $23.33, plus an outstanding range of benefits!
  • Experience in venipuncture desirable, but not essential

Please note that this is NOT a Courier Driver position

About the Organisation

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland, Northern Territory and New South Wales, employing more than 2000 people.

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology services the Brisbane metropolitan area and regional areas extending as far north as Cairns and south to Coffs Harbour.

About the Opportunity

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has a part-time opportunity for a flexible Pathology Specimen Collector to join their Cairns team.

Based out of the Mareeba collection centre and Atherton collection centre some Saturdays; your primary responsibility will be taking blood samples from patients.

Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will be to:

  • Treat our patients with care and compassion;
  • Receive urine and faeces samples;
  • Record patient information;
  • Complete online training via our eLearning training system; and

Availability and flexibility are important aspects of a collection role with SNP. You will be required to work between the Mareeba and Atherton collection centres, and must be available to work shift rotations between the hours of 7am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and participate in a rotating Saturday roster at the Atherton centre. Some weekday shifts at Atherton may also be required.

About You

The successful candidate will have neat and professional presentation, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility to cover shifts at short notice. You must also be able to work independently as well as the ability to adhere to strict protocols and guidelines. A First Aid Certificate is a mandatory pre­requisite.

Candidates with pathology specimen collection experience will be held in high regard, although this is not essential. Successful candidates will embark on a comprehensive training course during their first twelve months of employment. Upon completion of training, candidates receive an SNP training certificate.

About the Benefits

The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff. The successful candidate will join a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care.

Staff members will be given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and be provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.

An attractive hourly rate, circa $23.33, will be offered to each successful applicant.

In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Parental and Adoption Leave- SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
  • Staff Services Committee- provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
  • Employee Assistance Program- a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
  • Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
  • X-Ray Services- staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
  • Smoke-Free Environment Policy- All SNP premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology premises. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.
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