Pathology Collector

Laverty Pathology; Coonabarabran; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted childcare

Online learning courses

Job summary

Laverty Pathology in Coonabarabran is seeking a Pathology Collector on a permanent part-time basis (35 hours/week, Mon–Fri 7am–2pm). You will collect blood samples, gather pathology specimens, perform routine diagnostics, and ensure high-quality patient experiences in a frontline role within our Healius Pathology Network.

Applicants with pathology collection experience are preferred; certificates in pathology collection are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in pathology collection is preferred.
• Healthcare or customer-facing background acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and manage the waiting area with professionalism.
• Perform venepuncture and collect pathology specimens.
• Conduct ECGs and other diagnostic checks as required.
• Maintain accurate patient records and specimen logs.
• Prepare and package specimens for transport to laboratories.
• Handle patient payments where applicable.
• Maintain a clean, safe collection environment.

Skills

Pathology collection

Patient care

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Pathology Collection

Job description

Job Reference

22326

Brand

Laverty Pathology

Location

Coonabarabran

Job Type

Permanent Part Time - 35.00 hours per week

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7am - 2pm

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. Whether you're an experienced Pathology Collector or eager to pursue pathology collection as a career, this is a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact in your local community.

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

Previous experience as a Pathology Collector will be highly regarded, however, we also welcome applications from those with a background in healthcare, aged care, disability support, or customer-facing roles where providing a high-level of care and service is a core part of the role.

• 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 45km radius of the collection centre/location (25km for metropolitan 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

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.

Benefits, Perks And Wellbeing

• 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.