AddressJob reference: #8090
Brand: Western Diagnostic Pathology
Location: Darwin Region
Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 15.50 hours per week
Schedule: Various shifts between Monday to Sunday and Public Holidays, 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
WDP has an exciting opportunity for an existing Pathology Collector or Trainee Pathology Collector to join our busy Collections department in Darwin NT. This is a permanent, part-time position responsible for collection of blood and specimens from patients in an accurate, professional and timely manner. This role is Monday to Friday with a requirement to participate in a weekend roster.
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to have a great blend of skills, including:
- Willing to learn pathology collection, or already possess a high level of sample-taking skills
- Previous demonstrated experience of delivering an exceptional customer service
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent time management skills
- A high rate of accuracy and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to interpret medical or clinical information
- Ability to work flexible hours as required, including Saturdays.
It will be considered highly advantageous for applicants to hold the following qualifications or skills
- Certificate III in Pathology Collection or able to complete 6 weeks training in Darwin
- HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse testing
- Current First aid certificate
- NT Drivers licence
Training
All of our new Pathology Collector positions will receive full training upon commencement.
Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
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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.
