Pathology Specimen Collector (Fraser Coast)

• Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality patient care and customer service?
• Part-time phlebotomist 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 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+ tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning and development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, we maintain an open-door policy, with each one of our team members playing a role in patient care driven to make sure a top-quality service is provided.

About the Opportunities

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an opportunity for a part-time Pathology Specimen Collector to join their Pathology Collection team in Hervey Bay. This position also has the opportunity to go to full-time.

This is a part-time role, working 40 hours per fortnight. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to work various shifts between 6:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, and participation in a rotating Saturday roster from 8 am to 11.00 am. 

Your primary responsibility will be taking blood samples from patients and maintaining positive relationships with external clients, GPs, and Medical Centre staff.

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

• Providing quality care for our patients in hospital;
• Treating our patients with care and compassion;
• Receiving urine and faeces samples;
• Recording patient information;
• Completing online training via our eLearning training system; and
• Liaising with referrers and ancillary services in a hospital setting.

About You

If you love dealing with people and have a background in customer service, retail, front-end reception, or any customer-facing position, this is the role for you!

Successful candidates will embark on a comprehensive paid training course during their first twelve months of employment. Upon completion of training, candidates will receive an SNP training certificate.

The successful applicant will have a commitment to service excellence with good interpersonal and liaison skills.

If you do not have a current First Aid Certificate, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology will assist successful applicants to obtain.

Candidates who have experience working in the health, aged care or community sectors with a natural knack for caring for others will also be regarded highly.

About the Benefits

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 their 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-Ray 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!

Please note: vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory