Pathology Specimen Collector

Pathology Specimen Collector

**Job reference**: #15656

**Brand**:QML Pathology

**Location**: Northern NSW
- 6:30am -12:00pm Monday - Friday with one rostered Saturday per month

**Why You Will Be Excited About This Role**
- At QML Pathology (a part of Healius), 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 QML Pathology and the wider Healius business as we transform the way we work.
- As a Pathology Collector, we offer a range of different roles to work around you - full time, part time and casual, available across local clinics, meaning a short commute to work and more time spent with your loved ones.
- 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 (Phlebotomist), you will be collecting blood & coordinating specimen samples from patients, using your empathy and drive to deliver great customer service and quality healthcare.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Collecting samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attention
- 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.
- No experience in Pathology Collection but have a customer service focus & a background in healthcare? We can support you to grow a rewarding career as a Pathology Collector by providing you with fully paid training and mentoring. Bring the right attitude and interest and we will bring the rest.

**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

**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, Perks and Wellbeing**

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

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