Pathology Collector

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Casual Position
• Classification: Grade 2 Pathology Collector (IN24)
• Located at TheAlfred, Caulfield, and Sandringham Hospitals
• Great staff benefits

The Department

Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham hospital.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Pathology Collector to join our team.Youwill be required to work within a number of areas includingInpatients and Outpatients within Alfred Pathology Service. You will be able to contribute your skills to our dynamic team in anefficient, professional and timely manner. Your high attention to detail will be utilised to complete daily tasks and documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2years of venepuncture experience usingBD Eclipse needles.
• Certificate 3 or 4in Pathology Collection.
• Able to participate in allocated shifts and/or duties and rotating roster covering weekends/public holidays as required.
• Preferably hold a valid Driver License.

Essential requirements

• Certificate 3 or 4in Pathology Collection.
• Ability to work and function well within in a high-pressured work environment.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team.
• Able to participate in allocated shifts and/or duties and rotating roster covering weekends/public holidays as required.
• Computer skills essential as our blood tests orders are placed online and collection is certified using electronic devices.
• Able to commuteto all three Campuses (Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals).

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Discount health insurance
• Childcare at The Alfred location
• Onsite Gym at The Alfred location

For more information refer to the position description.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sandeep Joshi (Collections Supervisor), at Sa.Joshi@alfred.org.au

All applications close at 11.00 pm on Sunday 23rd of June 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine and must provide evidence of their vaccination status. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health’s Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au