• Statewide Clinical Support Services - SA Pathology - Specimen Reception Area 
• Royal Adelaide Hospital - Adelaide CBD
• Salary - $30,171 - $55,500 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Full-Time and Part Time Temporary Positions     

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Operational Services Officers to join our Pre-Analytical Services team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the pre-analytical stages of specimen handling, ensuring quality samples are data entered and processed to support accurate and timely diagnoses.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will handle the preliminary preparation of specimens, manage their storage and transport under defined conditions, and enter patient and test data into laboratory systems with precision. Training is a key focus, with the opportunity to develop your skills under close supervision. This role is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a high-quality healthcare environment while expanding their professional expertise.

About You:

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with the following key skills and experience:

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service with confidentiality and care.
• Ability to manage priorities, work efficiently, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety, Infection Control, and professional ethics.

Your experience in delivering quality customer service and reliability will make you an ideal candidate for this role.

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

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• 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.

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:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening. 

Job ref: 878819

Enquiries to:

Megan Freeman - CALHN Manager

Telephone: 7074 1221

Email: megan.freeman2@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 14^th October 2024

Attachments

 878819 OPS1 SA Pathology Ops Services Office Role Description.pdf

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