Courier

​​Job reference: #12720

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Location: NSW New England Region

Work type: Part Time (Permanent) 10.00 hours per week

Schedule: Various shifts between Mondays to Fridays,between 08:30am to 5:00pm and Saturdays between 01:30am to 02:30pm

About us

Laverty Pathology is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, Healius is synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians. It has an expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres and diagnostic imaging centres. Through this footprint and its 10,500+ people, Healius provides specialty diagnostic services to consumers and their referring practitioners. Healius provides quality healthcare services that are easily accessible and cost efficient, while supporting the coordination and continuity of quality patient care.

Your role as a Pathology Courier

As Pathology Courier, you will be responsible for the picking-up and transportation of Pathology Samples, Specimens, Blood/Blood Products X-rays, Vaccines and clinical waste, this could be across Medical Centres, Collection Centres, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, and Veterinarian Surgeries for delivery to Laboratories in various locations.

You will be ensuring a safe and efficient process as you manage 30+ stops per day, playing a crucial part in providing quality health services to the people in our communities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Pick-up and delivery of Pathology Samples, Specimens, Blood/Blood Products X-rays, Vaccines and clinical waste to and from referring customers
• Liaising between Referring Medical Practitioners and the Medical Liaison Officer with regards to store orders
• Preparation and delivery of reports and stock control in main laboratory
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and integrity
• Following operating procedure to complete correct specimen coding documentation
• Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Work Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance processes

About you

• Valid open Australian driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• Ability to work various shifts including rostered weekends and public holidays
• Great interpersonal skills you will use to liaise with different stakeholders as well as strong written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, juggling up to 30 stops per day
• Physical capability to be able to handle equipment weighing regularly up to 10kg -15kg
• The ability to follow instructions and use initiative to make sound decisions
• Previous courier experience is considered highly advantageous
• 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

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Benefits and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers.
• Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing consultations.
• An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths.
• An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches.
• Fitness Passport – access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
• Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
• Being a part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Laverty Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is committed to supporting Veteran Employment - Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

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

Laverty Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

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