Pathology Services Assistant (Mackay)

• 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!

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.

With many employees enjoying a 20+ tenure, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology delivers on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology maintains an open-door policy, with each employee playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

About Your Next Opportunity

Applications are invited for the position of Pathology Services Assistant to join the laboratory team in the Mackay area on a full-time basis.

Hours are Monday – Friday between 07.00 and 18.00, with participation in the rotating Saturday roster.

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

• Treat our patients with care and compassion;
• Process collected pathology specimens and prepare them for testing;
• The ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment;
• Enter data into the laboratory information system; and
• Answer telephones

The successful applicant will have experience in data entry with a strong customer service focus, being able to prioritise work by sticking to a schedule. You will also have excellent oral and written communication skills allowing you to work effectively within a team or unsupervised. It is important to note that a QLD drivers licence is also required. Previous experience within the health industry will be advantageous but is not essential. 

About the Benefits - Perks of the Job

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, will be offered to each successful applicant. In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Fitness Passport – staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choice participating within the Fitness Passport agreement.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption leave as per our current CWA
• Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of SNP, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work-related problems which may affect the quality of life or work performance.
• Private Health Insurance – staff have access to discounted private health insurance through BUPA, HCF and Medibank Private.
• Pathology Services – staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services.
• X-Ray Services – staff 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 SNP premises. 

Work for Sullivan Nicolaides - Apply Now!

Please note: Vaccination against Covid-19 is mandatory for this role.