Pathology Specimen Collector
Job reference: #17170
Brand: QML Pathology
Location: Corner Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4215 (Gold Coast Private Hospital)

A BIT ABOUT US

QML Pathology is a part of Healius. 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.

THESE ARE THE TYPE OF ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS YOU WOULD POSSESS:

• A demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy ideally with a Certificate III in Pathology Collection, or a nursing background
• Excellent liaison and communication skills, with a high level of empathy & a patient centred approach
• You are organised, with high attention to detail
• 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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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.
As a specialist Hospital Pathology Collector, you will be able to upskill, gain exposure to different areas of pathology and fast track your career with different career paths available.
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.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Hospital Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist), you will be reporting to the Hospital Collector Lead and working in a team across all wards including Paediatrics, Medical, ICU, CCU, Emergency, Oncology, Special Care Nursery, Maternity and Rehabilitation, using your empathy and drive to deliver great customer service and quality healthcare.
An important part of your role will include using your exceptional communication and relationship building skills as you liaise with doctors, nurses and patients to understand the needs and requirements of the environment and patient.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Liaising & building effective relationships with a range of different stakeholders within the hospital including doctors, nurses and patients
• Advanced Pathology Collection - Collecting samples (blood and non-blood) across different wards & areas including Paediatrics, difficult bleeds and AGB’s with care and attention
• Keeping meticulous records for every patient and sample