Pathology Collector

Job ID: 21161

Location: Lingard Hospital Merewether, Hunter Valley Private Hospital Shortland & surrounding areas

Schedule: Various shifts including weekdays, weekends and public holidays as required. Required to be on call for after hours hospital cover including nights

Role type:  Casual

​

At Healius, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians.

As a Pathology Collector, you will be at the forefront of this. You will be the friendly face behind the first hello, the warm welcome that will create a lasting impression, and the caring assurance to let our customers know that they are in good hands.

You will be able to do what you do best – provide quality patient care - with the support and resources provided, whilst also building strong connections and being integral to the local communities you work in.

You will be a part of something pretty special as you join our network of passionate pathology collectors and our mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.

About Us

Laverty Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and approximately 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.

About The Role

As a Hospital Pathology Collector, you will be rostered across Lingard Hospital and Hunter Valley Private Hospital. In this role, you will perform pathology collections within a hospital setting, working across various wards including Medical, Surgical, ICU, CCU, Rehabilitation, Day Surgery and Recovery.

A key aspect of this role is building strong relationships with doctors, nurses and patients, using your excellent communication skills to understand and respond to the needs of both the clinical environment and each individual patient.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform advanced pathology collection duties, including collecting blood and non-blood samples across multiple wards with accuracy and care
• Build effective relationships with doctors, nurses and patients to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for all patients and samples
   

This role may also involve completing home visits to conduct collections within the community.

About You

We are ideally seeking an experienced Pathology Collector with a Certificate III in Pathology Collection and experience working within a hospital environment.

We also welcome applications from candidates without direct collection experience who have a background in healthcare, such as aged care, disability support or similar settings, and are looking to transition into pathology.

Above all, success in this role requires you to be comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment, managing changing priorities and staying calm under pressure.

You will also bring:

• Strong customer service and communication skills, with a high level of empathy
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and time management  
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across multiple sites, including hospitals and home visits
• A valid full Driver's license with access to own car
• A valid Working With Children’s Check or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing employment
• Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
• *You must live within a 30 minute drive of both Lingard Hospital and Hunter Valley Private Hospital due to on call requirements

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

.

Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

At Healius, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and life outside of work.

• Flare Benefits platform – Access a wide range of discounts and perks across everyday essentials, retail, entertainment, technology and more.
• Fitness Passport – Enjoy discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia.
• Health & financial benefits – Including corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and salary packaging options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential wellbeing support for you and your immediate family.
• Childcare support – Free access to Kiddo, a national platform connecting you with trusted babysitters, nannies and flexible childcare options, with discounts on bookings.
• Career development – Grow your skills with access to online learning, courses and development pathways.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. We stive to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve, valuing people across different life stages, genders, cultural backgrounds, ages and professional experiences. All applicants are assessed equitably based on their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Healius is part of the Commonwealth Government’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. We encourage applications from veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete and submit an application via our careers site.

Our standard application process for this role includes a short English language assessment and a one-way video interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to attend an online interview.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary depending on the role and volume of applications.

To view more job opportunities, visit careers.healius.com.au and follow us on LinkedIn. You can also keep up to date with future opportunities by joining our talent community.