Pathology Collector

Job Reference: 22267

Brand: Western Diagnostic Pathology

Location: Duncraig

Job Type: Permanent Part Time - 25.00 hours per week

Schedule: PT 25 Hours 

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. As a Hospital Pathology Collector, this is an opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care as part of a busy and essential hospital service.

About The Role

A Pathology Collector plays an important role in a patient's healthcare journey. Working across hospital wards, you'll take blood samples, collect other pathology specimens and perform diagnostic tests while responding to changing clinical priorities. You'll work closely with patients and hospital teams to provide a professional service and ensure samples are collected and handled accurately.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform venepuncture procedures, taking blood samples directly from patients across hospital wards


• Collect other pathology specimens and conduct diagnostic tests as required


• Provide patients with a caring, calm and professional experience


• Work with doctors, nurses and hospital staff to respond to clinical priorities


• Maintain accurate patient records and registers of specimens collected


• Prepare, pre-sort and package specimens ready for transport to laboratories


• Maintain collection supplies and a safe, clean and professional environment

About You

We’re ideally seeking experienced pathology collectors, with experience working in a hospital or acute healthcare environment being highly regarded. We will also consider applicants with a background in nursing, healthcare, aged care or disability support who are confident working with patients in a busy clinical environment.

• Previous pathology collection experience (highly regarded) OR a background in healthcare, aged care, disability support, nursing or customer service


• Certificate III in Pathology Collection (preferred)


• 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 requires full-time availability for the first 2 weeks, followed by a minimum of 25 hours per week for the remaining 4 weeks. Training is delivered internally by Healius as part of your onboarding and may be accelerated based on previous experience.

About Us

Western Diagnostic 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.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and career, including:

• Access to retailer discounts and perks through Flare Benefits


• Health and financial benefits, including access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasing and salary packaging options


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free and confidential wellbeing support


• Discounted childcare and babysitting services through Kiddo


• Access to online learning courses to support your career growth and development

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Healius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment practices. 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 those with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience.

How To Apply

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Healius is committed to responding to every applicant, regardless of outcome. Timeframes may vary dependent on the role.

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