Pathology Specimen Collectors (Mareeba)
Job No:
158878
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!
- Attractive hourly rate plus an outstanding range of benefits!
- Flexible part-time role to suit your lifestyle and commitments!
- Experience in venipuncture desirable, but not essential - you need a current first aid certificate and driver's licence, reliable vehicle available for work use, and a commitment to learning and taking care of SNP patients!
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 and New South Wales and employing more than 3000 people. With many employees enjoying a 20+ year tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.
Fostering a true culture of support, each Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology employee plays a role in patient care and is driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.
About the Opportunity
Applications are invited for a Part Time Pathology Specimen Collector to join the SNP Mareeba team.
Based out of Mareeba, applicants must have well developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care and customer service. The successful candidate will have neat and professional presentation, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the flexibility to cover shifts at short notice. An ability to adhere to strict protocols and guidelines will also be required.
The primary task of this role is to take blood samples from patients .
Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will be:
- Treating our patients with care and compassion;
- Receiving urine and faeces samples;
- Recording patient information; and
- Completing online training via our eLearning training system.
The ideal candidates will have a high level of written and verbal communication skills, along with dedication to excellent customer service. You must also be able to work independently as well as in a team, and demonstrate the ability to perform tasks in a timely manner. A Certificate III or IV in Pathology Specimen Collection is a preferred pre-requisite of employment and a First Aid Certificate is a mandatory pre-requisite of employment.
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.
Shifts are between 0700 - 1600 weekdays as well as participation in a rotating Saturday roster at the Atherton collection centre. Some weekday shifts at Atherton may also be required.
Experience in venepuncture is preferable but is not a prerequisite of the position. Remuneration is as per the SNP Certified Workplace Agreement 3.
The applicant must have a QLD drivers licence and their own vehicle.
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 candidates 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, providing an avenue for career development and advancement.
An attractive hourly rate will be offered to each successful applicant. Hospital collectors are eligible for progression to a Level 5 rate of pay and are also eligible for penalty rates for weekend, public holiday and some after hours shifts.
In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Fitness Passport – staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
- Physiotherapy – Once a week.
- Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
- 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.
- Private Health Insurance – staff have access to discounted private health insurance through MBF, HCF and Medibank Private.
- 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. 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.
This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out ‐ APPLY NOW!
Applications close Monday 22nd August 2022.