Pathology Collector

Overview

Pathology Collector – IN 27

Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne. Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital. Challenging and rewarding work environment. Friendly and supportive team environment.

About the Role

This is a Part time permanent position at 48 hours per fortnight – within the Department of Laboratory Services - Pathology Collection.

You will be responsible for providing pathology collection service for both inpatients and outpatients at The Royal Women’s and The Royal Children’s Hospital. Also provides a collection service for VCGS and other external Medical practitioners.

What you’ll achieve

- Providing specialist obstetric and Paediatric Pathology collection service

- Working within a very caring team environment

Classification for this position will range from IN24- IN27

The successful candidate will possess

- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidiscipline team environment with Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Laboratory and Research staff.

- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative

- High levels of motivation and a strong drive to achieve results

- Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic, collaborative team

- Flexible to work within a roster system, flexibility in rostered hours according to the needs of the project. (within 40 hrs per week)

Your skills and experience:

- Demonstrated competency in Neonatal Pathology Collection and General Pathology Collection – minimum experience 3 years.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook programs

What we offer

- Parkville location and close to public transport

- Culture of continuous improvement

Other requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain

- Valid Working with Children Check

- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

For more information about this position please contact Janet Burgess, Pathology Collection Manager 03 9345 6637 or janet.burgess@rch.org.au.

Pathology services from multiple hospitals will transition to a single pathology service, creating opportunities to strengthen the scope, scale and reach of pathology services across the Parkville precinct.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH offers world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of employment to be vaccinated against influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in line with public health orders, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement. It is also a requirement to comply with any direction to be vaccinated against or prove immunity to other diseases, unless you have a relevant exemption. Offers of employment are conditional on successful background checks including references.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

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