Pathology Collector Reliever

Pathology Collector Reliever - Traralgon

**Job reference**: 16169

**Brand**:Dorevitch Pathology

**Location**:Relieving sites around the Traralgon area

**Work Type**: Permanent Part Time, 7.5 hours per day Mon-Fri

**Why You Will Be Excited About This Role**

At Dorevitch Pathology, a Healius business, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians.

As a Pathology Collector, you will be at the forefront of this. You will be the friendly face behind the first hello, the warm welcome that will create a lasting impression, and the caring assurance to let our customers know that they are in good hands.

You will be able to do what you do best - provide quality patient care - with the support and resources provided, whilst also building strong connections and being integral to the local communities you work in.

You will be a part of something pretty special as you join our network of passionate pathology collectors and our mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.

**Why You Will Like Working Here**

There are some exciting things happening at Dorevitch Pathology and the wider Healius business as we transform the way we work.

As a Pathology Collector Reliever, we offer a range of different roles to work around you - full time, part time and casual, available across our local clinics.

You will be supported and given the resources to thrive in your job, this means regular check ins from your manager and ongoing support.

You will be recognised for your contribution & the impact you make to the lives of our customers with our Reward & Recognition program, and milestones will be celebrated, (many of our collectors have worked with us for 5+, 10+ and even 20+ years).

Looking to grow your career? We have clear career progression paths that include advancement to business managerial roles across broader areas, including ongoing education and support to attain this.

**A Bit About Us**

Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

**What You Will Be Doing**

As a Pathology Collector Reliever, you will be a core member of the team as you step into shifts to cover any scheduled or unplanned absences at different Collection Clinics and in Hospital environments.

You will be collecting blood & coordinating specimen samples from patients, using your empathy and drive to deliver great customer service and quality healthcare.

No day will be the same as you will be travelling to different ACCs and Hospitals within a specific geographical area.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Collecting samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attention
- Filling available shifts across a geographical area
- Keeping meticulous records for every patient and sample
- Delivering documentation within strict turnaround times
- Preparing and packaging specimens for transport and testing
- Liaising with a range of different people including customers, clinic staff and couriers

**What Type of Person Will Be Successful**

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Pathology Collector, or will have gained a Cert III and looking to embark on your Pathology Collection career You could also be a Registered Nurse looking to swap the weekend & overnight work for regular daytime shifts.

**These are the type of attributes & skills you would possess**:

- A demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy/ Certificate III in Pathology Collection or a healthcare background
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a high level of empathy
- You are organised, with strong time management and attention to detail
- You are able to work autonomously, sometimes working independently in a solo clinic
- You hold a valid Driver's license and have flexibility to travel to multiple clinics
- You hold a working with Children’s Check or be willing to obtain one
- You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work
- As a Collector Reliever, you will be willing to travel to varying clinics & hospitals depending on the need

**Vaccination Requirements**
- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
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**Benefits and Wellbeing**

**As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including**:

- **Benefits platform** - Reduce the impac