Contact: ****** - Pathology Collections Supervisor Talitha Suffolk - 0429 526 561
Reference: 2429
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Salary Range: $31 - $32
Casual Grade 2 Pathology Collector opportunities available in Kerang / Swan Hill area Flexible availability, with the ability to work weekend mornings $31.65 per hour + 25% loading + generous salary packaging + super Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Pathology Collection Department Austin Health Pathology provides services to Austin Health and the co-located Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, as well as to numerous GPs and specialists in the metropolitan and regional community.
We are committed to providing high-quality patient care through routine and complex diagnostic services, expert advice, and support for teaching and research.
About the role As a Pathology Collector, you will ensure the highest level of service at all times to our patients and clients, in both the hospital and outpatient settings.
You will ensure specimen integrity is maintained, and patient care is at the centre of everything you do.
A regular day will see you:
Collect samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attentionMaintain meticulous records for every patient and samplePrepare and package specimens for transport and testingAbout you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
You'll bring energy and drive to your work and pride yourself on your exceptional customer service skills.
To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy or a Certificate III in Pathology Collection, Diploma of Nursing, or relevant experienceFlexible availability required, with the ability to work weekendsHigh level of customer service, communication, and empathy towards patients and clientsStrong time management, interpersonal, and organisational skillsConfidence and ability to work autonomously and within a small teamWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclistsWork with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Talitha Suffolk, Pathology Collections Supervisor at ****** or 0429 526 561.
Application closing date: Sunday 26 January 2025 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Austin Health job application system.
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