Reliever Pathology Specimen Collector (Sunshine Coast)
Job No:
136083
Location:
Sunshine Coast
- 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!
- Attractive hourly rate, circa $22.84, relievers allowance, and a great range of benefits!
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.
About the Opportunity
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has opportunities for three Part-Time Reliever Pathology Specimen Collectors to join their Pathology Collection team in their Maroochydore, Buddina and Coolum Collection Centres on the Sunshine Coast.
Your primary responsibility will be taking blood samples from patients and maintaining positive relationships with external clients, GP's, and Medical Centre staff.
Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will be to:
- Provide quality patient care for our patients in care facilities;
- Treat our patients with care and compassion;
- Receive urine and faeces samples;
- Record patient information; and
- Complete online training via our eLearning training system.
This position offers a variety of shifts, Monday to Friday between 6.00am – 6pm. Participation in the City and East weekend roster is required.
A Reliever covers sick leave and annual leave for collectors working in collection centres and the mobile setting, so flexibility will be essential. You will receive an allowance of $38.24 a week to compensate for variation in start times.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have high level written and verbal communication skills, along with a dedication to excellent customer service. You'll enjoy variety and be a proud advocate of Sullivan Nicolaides, its policies and procedures.
You must also be able to work independently as well as in a team and demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and manage your time effectively. A Certificate III or IV in Pathology Specimen Collections would be highly regarded but is not essential.
Candidates with pathology specimen collection experience will be held in high regard, although this is not essential, provided you have excellent venepuncture skills and are willing to increase your skills as required. NPS and Cardiology skills are also desired, but not essential.
The successful candidate will embark on a comprehensive training course during their first twelve months of employment. Upon completion of training, candidates receive an SNP training certificate.
Please Note: You will need a current driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current first aid 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 $22.84 will be on offer for the successful candidate, as well as a relievers allowance on top of their wage $38.24 a week. Hospital collectors are eligible for progression to a Level 5 rate of pay ($27.99) and are also eligible for penalty rates for weekend, public holiday and some after-hours shifts.
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.