Pathology Collector

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Casual

**Salary**:$62,000 - $71,000

**Grade**:Undefined

**Occupation**: Health and Allied Health

**Location**: Melbourne

**Reference**: 12870

**Pathology Collector**
- Casual Position
- Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Friendly and supportive team environment

**About the Role**

This is Casual position within the Laboratory Services - Pathology Collection team. You will be responsible for providing collection service for both inpatients and outpatients at both The Royal Women’s and the Royal Children’s Hospital. This service also provides a collection service for VCGS and other external Medical practitioners.

Classification for this position will range from IN24- IN27 (base salary $62,540.40 to $71,141.20 per annum, plus superannuation)

**What you’ll achieve**:

- Develop and maintina a high standard of Pathology collection sevice and customer sevice - respecting the wishes of child, parent and caregiver.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and Hospital Policy and Procedures
- Provide a safe and comfortable environment for staff, patients and carers.

**Your skills and experience**
- Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection
- Previous 3 years’ experience in Public or Private Pathology Collection desirable but not essential

If this sounds like you, click **here** to view the position description.

**About the Department**

Pathology Collection is an integral part of Laboratory Services - RCH Pathology. Pathology collection provides collection service for both and inpatients and outpatients The Royal Women’s and the Royal Children’s Hospital. It also provides a collection service for VCGS and other external Medical practitioners.

**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.

**Why work at the RCH?**

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

**Are you ready to join our team?**

Applications close **28 February 2024**

**Why work at the RCH?**

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

**Are you ready to join our team?**

Applications close **28 February 2024**

Applications close Friday 28 February 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 23 February 2025