Pathology Specimen Collector

Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality care and customer service?
Part-time opportunities 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 3,000 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 Your Next Opportunity
We now have an opportunity for part-time Pathology Specimen Collectors to join our Pathology Collection team in one of our Darwin locations.
You will work shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm from Monday to Friday. When you join us part-time, you will work a minimum of 40 hours per fortnight.
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 to:
Treat our patients with care and compassion;
Receive urine and faeces samples;
Record patient information;
Complete online training via our eLearning training system; and
Liaise with referrers and ancillary services in other health settings.
Though this is not a courier driver position, at times you may be required to drive to pick up specimens and bring them to the collection centre.
About You
If you love helping others and have a background in customer service, retail, front-end reception, or any customer-facing position, this is the role for you!
You will embark on a comprehensive paid training course during your first twelve months of working with us. Once you’ve completed your training, you will receive an SNP training certificate. Please note, you will need a valid driver's license for this role.
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys variety within their role
Is a proud advocate of SNP, its policies and procedures
Has the willingness to increase skill base as required
Can work effectively by themselves as well as with other team members.
Has the confidence to work independently.
Displays efficient time management and problem-solving skills
Moreover, you will have a commitment to service excellence with good interpersonal and liaison skills.
A First Aid Certificate is also a requirement of the role.
Although not essential, previous experience working in the health, aged care or community sectors with a natural knack for caring for others will also be regarded highly.
Benefits on Offer - Perks of the Job
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-rays 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!