Pathology Collector

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Monash Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Health and Allied Health, Research, Medical

Reference: 63573

**About Monash Health**

Monash Health provides a world of healthcare across south eastern Melbourne, uniquely integrating primary, secondary and tertiary health services as well as world-renowned research and teaching facilities. In Monash Health your own growth and development is important and with us you can really be your best. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-east Melbourne, including seven hospitals and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities. Each year:

- We provide more than 3.2 million episodes of care to our community,
- Close to 260,000 people are admitted to our hospitals,
- Close to 217,000 people receive care at our three emergency departments,
- We respond to more than 64,000 ambulance arrivals,
- We perform more than 48,000 surgical procedures, and
- We deliver more than 10,000 babies.

**About Monash Health Pathology Service**

Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne. All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership and ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.

Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There are currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.

**Now Recruiting a Part time Pathology Collector, Permanent Ongoing Hours - Monash Sector**

If variety and the opportunity to broaden your skills are important to you, here is your chance to be welcomed into our team as a Pathology Collector. We guarantee your day will never pass slowly as you take your place in this busy role, alongside supportive and professional colleagues. With Monash Health, our patient demographics will allow you to be part of all the experiences and personal rewards that go with pathology collection. Scope to work with babies is an example of this.

When you join us you will be part of a growing area that is already highly regarded. With plans for new collection rooms and more patient episodes your skills will be well respected and in demand. A Certificate III or IV in Pathology Specimen Collection is a requirement. Let us reward you with the security of Victoria's largest health service, along with the career opportunities that come with that. Take advantage of our salary packaging, subsidised car parking, free uniforms and subsidised gymnasium and you have a positive start to your new career.

**Monash Health employee benefits**:

- Salary packaging
- Onsite subsidised staff parking
- Discounted banking (BankVic)
- Onsite Gym
- Access to professional development courses and seminars

**In Return**

You’ll be joining the largest public health service in Victoria, employing more than 22,000 people and be a part of:

- a passionate pathology team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
- a friendly, flexible work environment
- unique opportunities for education, career growth and support
- mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCare values.

**Monash Health is a great place to work**

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

- salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
- a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
- free flu vaccinations
- private health insurance at discounted rates
- health imaging services
- + more

**How to Apply**

**Applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.**

For information including how to apply, probity check requirements and other important information, please refer to the attached** 'Application Guide'** located under Position Documents.