Grade 2 Pathology Collector/Phlebotomist Casual opportunity Working from Mitchell Shire Region (Victoria), inc. New Gisborne, Kyneton, Castlemaine, Seymour $30.40 per hour + 25% casual loading Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast 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 service to not only Austin Health and the co-located Mercy Hospital for Women, but also 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 the 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 attention
Maintain meticulous records for every patient and sample
Prepare and package specimens for transport and testing
About 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 have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
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 experience
High level of customer service, communication and empathy towards patients and clients
Strong time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
Confidence and ability to work autonomously and within a small team
Flexibility in work additional hours (from time to time) to cover leave at other surrounding areas
Working 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 packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships
and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport and discounted car parking
Mentoring and career development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time), plus purchased leave options
Work 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, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Talitha Suffolk (Regional Supervisor - Pathology Collections) 0429 526 ***
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