Pathology Specimen Collectors (Grafton)

• Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality patient care and customer service? This is the opportunity for you!
• Full SNP is training provided over a 6-12 month period to successful applicants!
• Attractive hourly rate, circa $24.7600, plus an outstanding range of benefits!
• Part-time role to suit your lifestyle and commitments, approx. 20hrs/wk with additional hours available depending on the candidates' flexibility!
• Experience in venepuncture is desirable but not essential - you need a current first aid certificate and driver's licence, a reliable vehicle available for work use, and a commitment to learning and taking care of SNP patients!

Please note that this is NOT a Courier Driver position.

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 3000 people. With many employees enjoying a 20+ year tenure, we deliver on the promise of learning, development and career progression.

Fostering a true culture of support, each Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology employee plays a role in patient care and is driven to ensure a top-quality service is provided.

About the Opportunity

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is seeking two part-time Pathology Specimen Collectors to join their Grafton, NSW team, working primarily in Grafton Area Collection Centres, including Maclean and Yamba.

The primary task of this role is to take blood samples from patients.

Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will be to:

• Provide quality patient care for our patients;
• Collect blood and body fluid specimens, including urine and faeces;
• Record patient information in our database;
• Complete online training via our eLearning training system; and
• Liaise with referrers and ancillary services.

The ideal candidate will have a high-level of written and verbal communication skills, and a dedication to excellent customer service. You must also be able to work independently and in a team and demonstrate the ability to perform tasks in a timely manner.

Candidates with pathology specimen collection experience will be highly regarded, although this is not essential. Staff members will allowed to develop their skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement.

You will work across various areas and must be available to work shift rotations between 7.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, and participate in a monthly Saturday shift between 7.00 am – 10.00 am.

About the Benefits

The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff. The successful candidate will join a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals focusing on patient care.

Staff members will be given opportunities to develop their skills through ongoing training, providing an avenue for career development and advancement.

An attractive hourly rate, circa $24.7600, will be offered to the successful applicant.

In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Fitness Passport – staff have access to discounted gym memberships at any gym of their choosing.
• Physiotherapy – Once a week.
• Parental and Adoption Leave – SNP staff receive 6 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
• Employee Assistance Program – a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, 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 MBF, 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 and their immediate family (their children, partners and parents) 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 Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

This is your chance to join a leading pathology company and enjoy outstanding benefits! Don't miss out - APPLY NOW!

Applications close Tuesday, 14th September 2022.

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