Pathology Collector

Healius • Orange, CA

10d

About The Position

Laverty Pathology is seeking a permanent part-time Pathology Collector in Orange, working 20 hours per week. The role is a frontline position in patients’ healthcare journeys, involving direct patient interaction, blood and other specimen collection, and diagnostic testing. The collector is responsible for creating a positive patient experience and ensuring specimens are accurately collected, handled, and prepared in accordance with documented procedures and quality requirements.

The scheduled hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 14:00–19:00, and Sunday, 7:30am–12:00pm. The role includes a six-week paid training program: full-time availability is required for the first two weeks, followed by a minimum of 25 hours per week for the remaining four weeks. Training is delivered internally by Healius and may be accelerated based on previous experience.

Laverty Pathology is part of the Healius Pathology Network, which operates more than 80 medical laboratories and approximately 2,000 patient collection centres across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities in Australia.

Requirements

• Previous pathology collection experience, or a background in healthcare, aged care, disability support, nursing, or customer service.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with patients.
• Ability to follow procedures, manage priorities, and work independently.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute as part of a team.
• A valid Working With Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one before 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).
• Availability for the six-week paid training program: full-time availability for the first two weeks and at least 25 hours per week for the following four weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate III in Pathology Collection.
• Previous pathology collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients, manage the waiting room, and explain collection procedures with care and professionalism.
• Perform venepuncture 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 for transport to laboratories.
• Manage patient communications and take payments where required.
• Maintain collection supplies and a safe, clean, and professional environment.

Benefits

• Retailer discounts and perks through Flare Benefits.
• Access to Fitness Passport, corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, novated leasing, and salary packaging options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free and confidential wellbeing support.
• Discounted childcare and babysitting services through Kiddo.
• Access to online learning courses to support career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed