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SalaryPosition Title: Casual Pathology Collector - SydPath
Employment Type: Casual
Hours per week: Up to 10 hours per week
Position Grade: Modern Award Support Services Level 5
Salary: $25.60 base per hour
Employment Agreement: Health Professionals and Support Services Modern Award 2010
Department Name: SydPath Pathology
Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Pathology Collector with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.
The successful applicant's duties will include the collection of pathology samples, liaising with medical and laboratory staff with some administrative duties.
The successful applicant will also preferably have 6 months experience in the vacutainer method of pathology collection.
Where a candidate engages in secondary employment St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney (SVHS) will require a risk assessment be undertaken and take steps to mitigate the risks and SVHS reserves the right to decline the application for secondary employment.
Candidates should take this into consideration prior to applying. The risk assessment questionnaire is available Reference to your risk assessment, if applicable, should be make in your application.
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022 _030. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer:
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
- Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
- Employee Assistance Program
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Certificate III in Pathology Collections and/or previous experience in venepuncture or a demonstrated ability to learn all aspects of the clinical environment relevant to the Department.
3. Demonstrated customer service experience and skills, preferably in a clinical environment, including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
4. Demonstrated problem solving and trouble shooting skills, with the ability to resolve general issues within the clinical environment.
5. Familiarity with pathology terminology and requirements and the willingness to learn blood collections.
6. Willingness to participate in shift type work.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and to maintain high quality work output under pressure.
8. Excellent computer skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
Applications close on 14 December 2022
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