The team at Explore Careers couldn’t be more excited to welcome our newest partner to the family: Healius! Known for providing outstanding care and necessary diagnoses to those in need, Healius is a real staple in the Australian healthcare industry, and we can’t wait to share how you can join their team!
To give Healius the welcome they deserve, we’ve put together a little article detailing who they are, what they do, and why you should consider a rewarding career in diagnostics and pathology. So, what are you waiting for? Read on and launch an incredible healthcare career today!
Introducing Healius
With over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia, Healius provides every 1 in 3 pathology services in Australia. With all that in mind it comes as no surprise then that Healius is who Aussies turn to and trust when they’re not feeling 100%. What’s more, they’re also who young job seekers can rely on for a positive and empowering entrance into the healthcare industry.
If you want to truly help others through your work, Healius has you covered. They have a mission to help those in need receive the level of care they deserve and make sure to consistently deliver quality care with a personal touch. In short, they’re working towards a better world, and the best part is that you can, too!
To take the first steps towards a rewarding career, head over to Healius’s brand-new employer profile. Trust us; you’ll want to get in quick!
Demystifying Diagnostics and Pathology
When it comes to big words like ‘diagnostics’ and ‘pathology,’ it’s easy to feel intimidated. That’s why we’ve partnered with Healius to demystify the industries and giving you a better idea of what you could choose to pursue!
Discover Diagnostics
Diagnostics may sound like a confusing term, but it’s deceptively simple! This avenue of healthcare revolves around the process of figuring out what’s wrong with a patient by analysing signs and symptoms. In many ways, it’s one of the most important parts of a patient’s healthcare journey as efficient diagnostics leads to speedy diagnoses and effective treatment! In short, it ensures that those in need receive the right care at the right time.
What’s more, those working in diagnostics also help monitor the burden of diseases and collect data that inform public health interventions. Talk about being a community hero!
Those working in the diagnostics field might spend their workdays:
- Conducting and analysing laboratory tests, imaging tests, endoscopies and biopsies
- Figuring out what kind of illness a patient might have
- Summarising and communicating technical findings
- Using technical equipment
Discover Pathology
Pathology is another term that sounds a lot more confusing than it actually is. In short, it’s simply the study of disease, and as such, it bridges the gap between science and medicine. A pathologist’s role is crucial in research, advancing medicine, and coming up with innovative new ways to fight viruses, infections and diseases.
There are tonnes of different roles available in pathology; you could be a doctor with specialist laboratory training, a scientist with specialist clinical training, a pathology collector interacting with patients every day and being the face of the business or business, or a development manager who interacts and grows business with doctors. With all the knowledge needed to land these kinds of roles, its fair to classify pathology as a super impressive career! Tonnes of roles fall under the pathology umbrella, but some that you might recognise are haematologists, medical microbiologists, and reproductive scientists.
Those working in pathology might spend their workdays:
- Studying fluids, tissues or organs (AKA biopsies)
- Diagnosing illnesses so that patients can get the help they need
- Blood investigations
- Researching ways to advance medicine
- Pathology Collection
Why are Diagnostics and Pathology so Important?
As we’ve already touched on, we all rely on diagnostics and pathology professionals to tell us what’s wrong when we aren’t feeling our best. Without them, getting a diagnosis would be a guessing game (which means an increased risk of misdiagnoses and a lack of timely care). Looking for some stats to back up the importance of this industry? Check these out:
- 70% of all medical decisions rely on a pathology test
- 100% of cancer diagnoses require a pathology test
- Accurate and timely diagnoses can increase the chance of a full recovery
Careers with Healius
Healius is made up of a passionate team of over 8000 workers who are all super-focused on supporting healthcare pros by delivering quality, affordable and accessible care. What sets Healius apart is their self-proclaimed ‘tremendous energy and enthusiasm for the healthcare sector,’ dedication to creating an engaged and collaborative working environment and being the best pathology provider in Australia! If you ask us, they sound like a dream employer!
Start your healthcare journey with a team that prioritises your learning and development while still being at the forefront of both scientific and medical innovation!
