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Statewide – SA Pathology - Northern Adelaide Local Health Network 

• Salary: OPS1 - $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: OPS2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Elizabeth SA, 5112
• Part Time, Permanent Role working 18.75 hours per week 

About the role

Join our dedicated Pre-Analytical Services team and make a meaningful impact on patient care and diagnostic excellence. As a Pre-Analytical Operational Services Officer, you will provide high-level customer service to patients during phlebotomy, specimen collection, and administrative duties, ensuring every interaction supports quality healthcare outcomes. You’ll be responsible for managing specimens in the pre-analytical stage, including receiving, sorting, and preparing them for analysis, while maintaining strict storage and transportation conditions to safeguard their integrity.

Whether you're starting your career in an OPS1 role with comprehensive training and close supervision or contributing independently at the OPS2 level, this position offers opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely data entry into laboratory systems, responding to customer enquiries, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver efficient and effective services. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to support timely diagnoses and treatments, this is your chance to make a difference!

About you

We are seeking entry level OPS1 Phlebotomists and experienced OPS2 Phlebotomists. Please note if applying for an OPS2 role you must have 2 years of phlebotomy experience within Australia with accompanying references. Please outline in your cover letter if you are applying for OPS1 or OPS2 role. Applications without cover letters will not be accepted.

Multiple positions available within the NALHN Catchment (MODBURY & LMH)
Hospital Ward Work is essential, and applicants must be available to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays when required.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 888703

Enquiries to:

SA Pathology Northern Management

Telephone: 8282 1314

Email: Health.SAPathologyNorthernManagement@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 27^th December 2024

Attachments

 888703 OPS1 Pre Analytical Operational Services Officer Role Description (1).pdf

 888703 OPS2 Pre Analytical Operational Services Officer Role Description (1).pdf

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