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This work requires a great deal of accuracy and consideration. Will you find doing basic medical procedures challenging and rewarding?
Pathology Collectors take Pathology specimens. Taking pathology specimens generally involves using a needle to take blood specimens from patients. Other pathology specimens taken by a Pathology Collector may include body/skin tissue or fluid. They also conduct tests such as ECGs. |
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Do I like a job which provides guidance and direction yet allows me the responsibility to perform at my best?
Pathology Collectors need to work to strict protocols and procedures. This is important in order to
- protect patient health, maintain their security and treat them with respect
- ensure that specimens are not tainted or spoiled
- protect their personal safety.
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Do I have the patience and empathy to work with patients?
Interpersonal skills, sometimes in a difficult environment, are important. We are dealing with patients, some of whom are vulnerable and frightened. In any case, dealing with people in a caring environment requires particular caring skills.
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Can I deal with our referring doctors and our medical, scientific and support staff in a courteous and professional manner?
Maintaining good working relations with our doctors and our medical, scientific and support staff is important to provide good quality care and to ensure a successful practice.
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Am I physically capable of
- assisting patients who have mobility problems or who are disabled
- assisting patients who may find the procedures distressing or uncomfortable
- driving for expended periods and continually getting in and out of cars and carrying collecting equipment when doing domiciliary visits?
While the duties of a Pathology Collector do not generally require heavy lifting, there are occasions when patients who have mobility problems require assistance, for example, on and off beds, etc. in the Collection Rooms. Occasionally patients have fainted during procedures and they require assistance. Additionally, taking specimens requires bending, reaching and twisting. Doing domiciliary runs requires a physical effort to continually get in and out of cars.
It is essential, therefore, that Pathology Collectors have the physical fitness to do these physical and often repetitive tasks.
As a responsible employer, Douglass Hanly Moir and Barratt and Smith have a duty of care to our staff not to exacerbate existing injuries or to cause new ones. It is essential that all Pathology Collectors have the necessary physical attributes and standard of health to do the job.
Applicants will be asked to sign a statement about their physical and medical status prior to employment. They may also be required to undertake an occupational physical and/or medical examination before an offer of employment can be made.
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What else do I need to do to become a Pathology Collector?
To become a Pathology Collector it is essential that you
- have a First Aid Certificate (to be completed within 3 months of starting work)
- are Vaccinated or immune against specified infectious diseases (proof to be obtained during the initial training period. See ‘Vaccinations’, the next point in this pack.)
- be an Australian Resident or have an appropriate work visa.
Having a current NSW Driver’s Licence will also be of advantage. (To be a Domiciliary Pathology Collector you must have an unrestricted NSW Drivers’ licence.)
Use of Personal Car for Business Purposes
It is company policy to provide company vehicles for company purposes, however, from time to time or in particular areas and regions, Pathology Collectors may be asked to use their personal car on company business. This would generally be for Domiciliary visits or to provide relief. The company provides a vehicle allowance to cover the reimbursement of cost for this; however it will be a requirement that staff who do use their car have motor vehicle insurance for business purposes.
Vaccinations
All healthcare workers in New South Wales, including Pathology Collectors, are required by the NSW Department of Health to be able to provide evidence of protection against, Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chickenpox).
Evidence of protection is a written record of
- vaccination, and/or
- serological confirmation of protection (proof of immunity) provided by your medical practitioner.
What are Pathology Collectors’ paid?
Employment rate: From $18.30 per hour depending on service and experience
Where will I be working?
We operate in Sydney, and regional areas of New South Wales. We serve to Port Macquarie in the north, to Wagga Wagga in the south, to Mildura in the South West and to areas west to Dubbo.
You will be employed within a Region or Area. Each Region or Area consists of a number of Collection Centres. You will not be assigned to any one particular Collection Centre.
We will try to employ you within a convenient distance to your home.
Douglass Hanly Moir and Barratt and Smith operating areas are:
Metropolitan Regional
Camden/Fairfield Central Coast
City East Dubbo
Greater West Hunter Valley
North Shore Manning/Great Lakes
North West Mildura
Northern Beaches New England
South West Newcastle
Southern Suburbs North Coast
Penrith & Blue Mountains Wagga Wagga
Orange
When will I be working?
Shifts starting no earlier than 6.00 am finishing no later than 7:00 pm with the exception of hospital based staff who will be rostered according to the hospital’s needs.
There will generally be a requirement to work some Saturdays on a rotating roster.
What Training Will I Receive?
DHM provides a comprehensive Traineeship Program for new Pathology Collectors. The program is a recognised training and support program that is completed over 12 months. You will receive
- a Certificate III in Pathology (HLT32607)
- a comprehensive orientation course
- an intensive on the job training and support plan
- ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within the company.
Training courses for Pathology Collectors
Certificate III in Pathology courses will be held in February, April, June, August, October and December.
The December course is for nursing and other medical/ health students to enable them to obtain casual work with Douglass Hanly Moir and Barratt and Smith during the academic year.
Our Values
We take our values seriously. They underlie all our relationships at work and define the behaviour of all employees. All employees are expected to live these values at work.
Our motto: "We take it personally"
Our Values
Commit to Service Excellence
Willingly to serve with whom we deal with unsurpassed excellence.
Treat each other with Respect & Honesty
To grow a workplace where trust, team spirit and equity are an integral part of everything we do
Demonstrate responsibility & Accountability
To set an example, to take ownership of each situation to the best of our ability and to seek help when needed.
Be Enthusiastic about Continuous Improvement
Never be complacent, to recognise limitations an d opportunities for ourselves and processes and to learn through these.
Maintain Confidentiality
With regard to patient records and all information pertaining to patient as well as other professional and commercial issues.
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed on the applicants’ match to the job criteria and the information requested in the ‘How do I apply?’ section of this information pack.
Applications must be received at least five weeks before the start of the traineeship.
Applicants may expect an initial telephone interview with progression to a formal interview. The formal interview will be held at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the traineeship.
Late applications or those applicants who cannot be accommodated in the current traineeship, will be considered for the next available training course.
How do I apply?
EMAIL Douglas Hanly Moir and Barratt and Smith at jobs@dhm.com.au with an application containing the following information:
- your full name
- your address
- your contact telephone number
- your highest formal education level
- relevant qualifications in the medical field (these are desirable but not essential)
- employment history – Your employment record for the past 3 years including
I. employers’ name
II. your job title
III. brief description of your duties
IV. the reason why you left.
7. a statement why you think you would make a good Pathology Collector
8. your preference for full time, part time and/or casual employment
9. the names of two work related referees and their contact details
10. if you have been employee of a Sonic Healthcare practice, where and when you were employed.