Murray Bridge - Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist)

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Murray Bridge; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Annual leave with leave loading

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network's SA Pathology Murray Bridge site is seeking a Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist). This permanent full-time role supports safe, efficient specimen collection and orderly processing across SA Pathology.

No formal qualifications are required; on-the-job training is provided. You will work with compassionate staff, use information systems, and contribute to high-quality patient care in the Murray Bridge region.

Qualifications

• Experience in specimen collection or healthcare data entry preferred.
• Comfortable using information systems and databases.
• Customer-focused with ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Transport, sort and label specimens in line with protocols.
• Assist with clinical duties as required.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to staff and patients.

Skills

Specimen collection

Medical terminology

Data entry

Customer service

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Murray Bridge - Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist)

• Job no: ******
• Work type: Full time
• Location: Murray and Mallee
• Categories: Pathology

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Pathology

• SA Pathology - Murray Bridge
• Salary OPS-1 $57,853 - $63,695 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

Looking for a rewarding role and to contribute to the wellbeing of your local community? Are you people-oriented? Join our team as a Phlebotomist! Experience in specimen collection, medical terminology or data entry is preferred, but not essential as on the job training will be provided. Murray Bridge is one of the largest regional towns in SA located along the banks of the Murray River and only an hour drive from Adelaide. In your backyard you’ll have various parks and reserves along the river popular for fishing, camping, hiking, water sports and more. You’ll be connected to popular weekend destinations such as the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula or Monarto Zoo. There is also plenty of sporting and community clubs available to get involved with. Find out more at: Home - Murray Bridge Tourism. Minimal shift work required. Shifts at other Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge SA Pathology sites will be required.

About the role

As a Pathology Collector, you will play an important part in helping deliver safe, efficient and patient-focused laboratory services across SA Pathology. With appropriate training and close support from experienced colleagues, you will develop and apply practical skills across a range of essential tasks, including transporting, sorting and labelling specimens in line with established protocols and assisting with clinical duties. Your care and attention to detail will help ensure specimens are handled accurately and efficiently throughout the laboratory process.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team, build your skills and make a meaningful contribution to the experience of patients, clinicians and colleagues. Reporting to the local Regional Laboratory Manager, you will provide friendly, professional customer service to people accessing SA Pathology services, as well as staff and key stakeholders. If you are keen to learn, enjoy working with people and take pride in doing things carefully and correctly, we would love to hear from you.

About You

You will be a caring, reliable and customer-focused person who enjoys helping others and is keen to contribute to a supportive healthcare environment. No formal qualifications are required, with training provided to help you build the practical knowledge and skills needed for the role.

• Compassionate and service-focused, with a genuine desire to help others and provide respectful, empathetic customer service.
• Confident with technology, with experience using information systems and databases and an ability to learn new systems.
• A sound problem-solver, able to use judgement, identify issues and elevate concerns appropriately when required.
• Health-aware and adaptable, with pathology, hospital or healthcare experience desirable, along with knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory procedures, quality and safety practices.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
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