Pathology Collector

Healius Limited•Albany, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Western Diagnostic Pathology (a part of 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. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 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. There are some exciting things happening at Western Diagnostic Pathology and the wider Healius business as we transform the way we work. As a Pathology Collector, we offer a range of different roles to work around you - full time, part time and casual, available across local clinics, meaning a short commute to work and more time spent with your loved ones. You will be supported and given the resources to thrive in your job, this means regular check ins from your manager and ongoing support. You will be recognised for your contribution & the impact you make to the lives of our customers with our Reward & Recognition program, and milestones will be celebrated, (many of our collectors have worked with us for 5+, 10+ and even 20+ years!). Looking to grow your career? We have clear career progression paths that include advancement to business managerial roles across broader areas, including ongoing education and support to attain this.

Requirements

Experienced Pathology Collector, or will have gained a Cert III and looking to embark on your Pathology Collection career
Registered Nurse looking to swap the weekend & overnight work for regular daytime shifts
No experience in Pathology Collection but have a customer service focus & a background in healthcare
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Phlebotomy/ Certificate III in Pathology Collection or a healthcare background
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a high level of empathy
Organised, with strong time management and attention to detail
Able to work autonomously, sometimes working independently in a solo clinic
Hold a valid Driver's license and have flexibility to travel to multiple clinics
Hold a working with Children’s Check or be willing to obtain one
Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work
A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for this role. You must either hold an existing WWCC or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment
Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Nice To Haves

Bring the right attitude and interest and we will bring the rest.

Responsibilities

Collecting samples (blood and non-blood) with care and attention
Keeping meticulous records for every patient and sample
Delivering documentation within strict turnaround times
Preparing and packaging specimens for transport and testing
Liaising with a range of different people including customers, clinic staff and couriers

Benefits

Full time, part time and casual roles available
Regular daytime shifts
Job stability & security
Interstate mobility
Opportunity to fulfil career ambitions
Regular check ins from your manager and ongoing support
Reward & Recognition program
Clear career progression paths
Advancement to business managerial roles
Ongoing education and support
Benefits platform - Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
Career growth and development opportunities with access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.