Pathology Services Assistants (SRA Preanalytical Team)
Job No:
274519
Location:
Bowen Hills, QLD
- Are you an enthusiastic individual interested in providing high-quality pathology service?
- Full-time Pathology Services Assistant with full training provided - be part of a stable, growing industry!
- Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional benefits!
Please note: This is not a collecting/phlebotomy 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, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, employing more than 3000 people.
With many employees enjoying a 20+ year tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning, development, and career progression.
Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to ensure a top-quality service is provided.
About Your Next Opportunity
Applications are invited for full-time Pathology Service Assistants to join the Bowen Hills Specimen Reception Area (SRA) Preanalytical Team.
You will work Monday-Friday shifts, either day shifts from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or night shifts from 4:30 pm-12:00 am. The Department provides services Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 12:00 am, Saturday 8:30 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Participation in the Saturday and public holiday rosters is expected.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Specimen registration, data entry and processing
- Unpacking, receipting and distribution of specimens – you may be required to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Lifting/carrying eskies
- Delivery of specimens to laboratory departments
- Loading of samples onto automated equipment
- Preanalytical preparation and processing including centrifuging and aliquoting of specimens
About You
Suitable applicants should be enthusiastic, possess good communication and organisational skills and have the ability to work as part of a busy and multi-tasked team.
A high level of commitment to customer service, laboratory turnaround times and accuracy of processing is required. The job does entail manual handling and on some shifts you will be required to be on your feet for the majority of the shift.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven keyboard skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a professional team in a fast-paced environment
- Proven commitment to the provision of quality customer services
We seek individuals who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and excel in the role. This position offers a clear career path within the Specimen Reception Area (SRA) for dedicated individuals who show commitment and skill development, thereby becoming valuable long-term assets to Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (SNP).
All enquiries will be treated in a confidential manner.
About the Benefits – Perks of the Job
You will be part of a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care. You will develop your skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement. Moreover, we offer you the opportunity to be a part of a highly stable industry with significant ongoing growth.
This role comes with an attractive hourly rate and fantastic benefits, including:
- Fitness Passport – Access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of your choosing.
- Parental and Adoption Leave – Receive twelve weeks of paid parental and adoption leave
- Staff Services Committee – Provides functions and events for our team, fully funded by the Practice.
- Employee Assistance Program – A free, confidential, and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to all our people, as well as immediate family
- Private Health Insurance – Discounted private health insurance through BUPA, HCF and Medibank Private.
- Pathology Services – You and your immediate family (children, partners, and parents) have access to bulk-billed Pathology Services.
- X-Ray Services – You will have access to bulk-billed X-rays and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray.
- Smoke-Free Environment Policy – All of our premises are smoke-free. For those wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, we provide 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!