Pathology Collector

MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE IN NEWCASTLE

Brand: Laverty Pathology

Locations: Kotara, Mayfield, Georgetown and surrounding Newcastle areas

Job Type: Permanen Part Time

Schedule:

• 20-30 hours per week
• Days of work fall Monday to Friday
• Some Saturday availability may be required
• Flexibility between 6:30am-5:00pm preferred for site coverage

Join one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, committed to supporting quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians.

Every pathology sample collected helps us deliver high-quality diagnostic services that help clinicians make informed decisions and support better health outcomes. For this position, we're seeking experienced Pathology Collectors who want to continue building their careers in a rewarding role that makes a positive impact in local communities.

About The Role

A Pathology Collector plays an important role in a patient's healthcare journey. As a frontline representative of the organisation, you'll interact directly with patients to take blood samples, collect other pathology specimens and perform diagnostic tests. You'll help create a positive patient experience while ensuring all samples are collected and handled accurately in accordance with documented procedures and quality requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcome patients, provide waiting room management and explain collection procedures with care and professionalism
• Perform venepuncture procedures (taking blood samples directly from patients) and collect other pathology specimens
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and Holter monitoring as required
• Maintain accurate patient records and registers of specimens collected
• Prepare, pre-sort and package specimens ready for transport to laboratories
• Manage patient communications and take payments where required
• Maintain collection supplies and a safe, clean and professional environment

About You

Due to operational requirements, this position requires previous experience as a Pathology Collector and a completed Certificate III in Pathology Collection. We can also consider Registered Nurses with demonstrated venepuncture experience.

• Previous experience as a Pathology Collector, or a Registered Nurse with demonstrated venepuncture experience
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection (required)
• Strong communication skills and comfortable building trust and rapport with patients
• The ability to follow procedures, manage priorities and work independently
• A willingness to learn, adapt and contribute as part of a team environment
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one prior to commencing employment
• Ability to provide evidence of immunisation requirements, including Hepatitis B
• Live within a 25km radius of the collection centre/location (45km for regional areas)

This role requires completion of a 6-week paid training program designed to build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a Pathology Collector. Training is delivered internally by Healius as part of your onboarding and may be accelerated based on previous experience.

About Us

Laverty Pathology is a leading pathology and diagnostic services provider and part of the broader Healius Pathology Network. Healius operates more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional and remote communities throughout Australia, processing approximately one in four Medicare-funded pathology tests in Australia each year.