Pathology Services Assistant (Hervey Bay/Maryborough)
Job No:
284938
Location:
Hervey Bay/Maryborough, QLD
- Are you a people-focused individual interested in becoming a team member in a busy Pathology laboratory?
- Full-time opportunity 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!
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 2500 people.
With many employees enjoying a 20+ 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
Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a flexible and friendly full-time Pathology Services Assistant to join the Hervey Bay Laboratory/Maryborough SRA Hub.
We are seeking a staff member with the flexibility to perform various functions in our Hervey Bay Laboratory, which will include rostered shifts in the Maryborough SRA Hub. In the Hervey Bay Laboratory you will predominantly work 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday. When rostered in the Maryborough Hub the shift will predominantly be 09:15 to 17:15.
Previous experience in a laboratory, healthcare or medical setting is desirable, but not essential – comprehensive training is provided.
Key responsibilities in this position include;
- positively matching request forms with specimens; request forms and specimens with the computer data base
- performing accurate and efficient registration of specimens and requests
- presenting correctly labelled specimens to relevant departments for processing
- packing specimens for transport to the Hervey Bay and/or Bowen Hills laboratories
- communicating ad hoc specimen pick up jobs to couriers
- responding to phone enquiries and transferring calls to appropriate department, collection centre or laboratory
The role requires an enthusiastic attitude and an employment history that shows initiative, attention to detail and a proven ability to work in a busy environment. The successful applicant will ideally possess a knowledge of medical terminology, previous data entry experience as well as excellent customer service and communication skills.
About the Benefits – Perks of the Job
The high level of service provided by SNP is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and support staff. The successful candidate will join a welcoming and dedicated team.
In addition, you will also 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.
This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out – APPLY NOW!
Applications close 2nd December 2024