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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology 

• Salary: OPS2 - $58,709 - $63,154 p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• North Adelaide SA, 5006
• Part Time, Permanent Role working 26.25 hours per week 

About the role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while playing a vital role in diagnostic services? As a key member of the Patient Services team, you will provide high-quality customer service to patients through phlebotomy, specimen collection, and management. Your expertise in the pre-analytical stage will ensure quality specimens for testing, supporting accurate and timely diagnoses and treatments. You will also be responsible for data entry using Laboratory Information Systems and contributing to the overall efficiency of pathology services.

This role requires a strong sense of duty and accountability, with the ability to handle complex situations and make confident decisions. You will bring a depth of understanding to your area of practice and take ownership of your work, including the supervision and training of staff where applicable. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a patient-sensitive role within a collaborative and supportive team, we would love to hear from you!

About You

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused professional who thrives in a patient-sensitive environment. To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Skills and Abilities: Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with staff and patients, a strong customer service orientation with a commitment to patient confidentiality, and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.

• Experience: Proven independent phlebotomy experience, including experience in paediatric blood collection and data entry, with the ability to work across all areas of Patient Services and actively contribute to the training and induction of other staff.

• Knowledge: Solid understanding of pathology collection policies and procedures, medical terminology, Work Health and Safety, and infection control principles and guidelines.

• Professional Qualities: A proactive and energetic approach to work, critical thinking skills to exceed performance expectations, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to continual professional development in the field.

If you are ready to contribute your expertise to a collaborative and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

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: 888923

Enquiries to:

Lou Nesci

Telephone: 81616743

Email: lou.nesci@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31^st January 2025

Attachments

 888923 OPS2 Phlebotomist.pdf

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