Pathology Specimen Collector - Stanthorpe
Job No:
138570
Location:
Stanthorpe, Queensland
- 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 roles available with an attractive hourly rate, circa $22.84, plus an outstanding 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 an opportunity for a Flexible Part-Time Pathology Specimen Collector to join their Pathology Collection team in Stanthorpe.
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.
You will work across various areas and must be available to work a variety of shift rotations between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday (60 hours per fortnight).
To be considered for this position you must:
- Be able to provide relief for sick leave and holidays of other staff;
- Have proven excellent communication and customer service skills;
- Be able to prioritise;
- Have good time management skills;
- Be comfortable working as a sole collector or in a team with remote supervision;
- Portray a positive image and a professional approach to work; and
- Be prepared to enhance your skill base if you do not already have the advanced skills required for this position.
Venepuncture skills are preferred but not mandatory.
Please Note: You will need a current driver's licence, 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. 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.
Please note: Applications close on the 6th August,2021.