Pathology Collector Grade 2 - Specimen Collection

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Essential Requirements

•    Certificate III (essential) or Certificate IV (highly desirable) in Pathology Collection from an approved educational institution.
•    2+ years of Pathology Collection experience (desired)
•    Basic Life Support and/ or First Aid Certificate

Desirable Requirements

Key Accountibilites

Key Performance Indicators/Behaviours

1. Pathology Collection Practices
•    Demonstrate expertise in pathology collection to ensure the provision of quality of care to all patients
•    Maintain an up to date knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and Hospital Policy and Procedures.
•    Collection of specimens from the right patient and the right specimen type at all times, adhering the patient identification policy and process.
•    Advise Nurse Unit Manager and/or Associate Nurse Unit Manager of any adverse episodes whilst in the performance of duties.
•    Practice with direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse (Div 1) in a complementary and collaborative role providing high quality care.
•    Demonstrate professional accountability related to work practice.
•    Apply assessment skills which are context specific and relevant to care of the oncology patient within scope of practice.
•    Recognise and respond to patient’s individual needs in a professional manner.

•    Responds to patient needs in a safe and timely fashion.
•    Quality Indicators and feedback demonstrate commitment to quality patient care.
•    High level of patient satisfaction.

2. Communication & Documentation
•    Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the effective communication with other pathology collection team members to provide the best care for patients  
•    Develop and maintain a high standard of customer service respecting the wishes of the patient.
•    Documentation to reflect legal and professional requirements, and continuity of care.

•    Feedback from NUM and supervising Division 1 RN indicates workload being managed effectively and efficiently.
•    Evidence of accurate and complete documentation that adheres to hospital pathology procedures.

Key Accountibilites

Key Performance Indicators/Behaviours

3. Education & Continuous Development
•    Demonstrate responsibility for own learning through attendance at relevant short course programs.
•    Initiate strategies to promote the learning of colleagues and others.
•    Contribute to the development and review of unit based philosophies, policies, procedures and protocols
•    Adhere to all Peter Mac policies, procedures and guidelines and demonstrate competency in performing technical skills relevant to level of expertise
•    Participate in in-service education program provided by the department.
•    Attend and participate in regular team meetings as directed by Nurse Unit Manager.
•    Maintain Emergency Procedure Training on an annual basis and Mandatory training within the Pathology Department, including Basic Life Support, No Lift/Manual Handling Training and Patient Assessment.

4. Improving Performance
•    Participate in relevant departmental activities and work proactively with the patient and health care team to achieve desired outcome goals
•    Participate in quality improvement activities and ensure outcomes from quality improvement processes are incorporated into practice.
•    Commitment to Quality and Accreditation procedures and policies.
•    Participate and contribute to the development of outpatients specific Key Performance Indicators.
•    Advise Nurse Unit Manager and/or Associate Nurse Unit Manager of any unsafe practices in breech of OHS policy.

•    Evidence of participation in quality improvement and evidence based practice activities
•    Assists with monitoring Key Performance Indicators.