AddressJob reference: #10183
Brand: Western Diagnostic Pathology
Location: South WA
Work type: Full Time (Max Term) hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between the hours of 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, as required
About us
Western Diagnostic Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.
About the role
We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team. Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Organisation of shift allocations to ensure adequate rostering to the requirements of the region
- Assist with the recruitment and training of Pathology Specimen Collectors
- Ensure best practice service standards are met in all locations
- Collection of blood and other samples from patients
- Packaging and dispatching of specimens, including stock and equipment maintenance
- Co-ordination of customer appointments and request details
- Ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Policies
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- Demonstrated experience in all facets of Phlebotomy and the ability to supervise staff
- Deliver training with positive outcomes
- Excellent communication skills and intermediate computer experience
- Strong customer focus and accuracy with attention to detail
- A current full (unrestricted) driver licence is required
- Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures and convey this knowledge to both existing and new employees
Due to internal movements we are seeking a Collection Coordinator who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate and engaged team in the South Region for a 12 month contract.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the operations of pathology collection including roster, payroll, training, and competency
- Organisation of shift allocations to ensure adequate rostering to the requirements of the region
- Provide strong and effective leadership to a highly engaged collection team
- Manage operational costs including labour and consumables
- Ensure WHS, quality and NATA compliance
- Manage and oversee all people matters in relation to recruitment, onboarding, induction, performance, retention and development
- Ensure best practice service standards are met in all locations –
- Stock and equipment maintenance
- Collection of blood and other samples from patients, as required -
- Packaging and dispatching of specimens
About You:
- Hold a Certificate III in Pathology Collection and HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
- Demonstrated experience in all facets of Phlebotomy and the ability to supervise staff
- Strong people management skills
- Deliver training with positive outcomes
- Excellent communication skills and intermediate computer experience
- A high degree of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong customer focus and accuracy with attention to detail
- A high rate of accuracy and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- A current full (unrestricted) driver licence is required
- Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures and convey this knowledge to both existing and new employees
- A good understanding of NATA requirements (ISO15189) and NPAAC guidelines
Employee benefits and wellbeing
- Access to a marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
- An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
- An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a current resume and cover letter.
- Please click the 'Apply now' button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.
Right to work, background checks and clearances
You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work. The selection process may include relevant background and clearance checks to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Vaccination requirements
As per the Healius Group COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, Western Diagnostic Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. To support this, we require all employees to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Western Diagnostic Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Thank you in advance for your interest in working with us. For more information, please visit www.healius.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.
