Pathology Collector

Location: Roxby Downs, South Australia, AU, 5725

Job reference: #14605

Location: Roxby Downs, SA

Role type: Permanent, Part time. 20 hours per fortnight (2 week rotating roster)

Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6:00am to 10:00am
Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - 6:00am to 10:00am

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

At Abbott 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 creates a lasting impression, and the caring assurance that lets our patients know they are in good hands.

Whether you’re experienced or looking for a career change, we provide full training and support to help you succeed. 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 special as you join our network of passionate pathology collectors and our mission to be the best pathology provider in Australia.

About Us

Healius Pathology network 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.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist), you will be collecting blood & coordinating specimen samples from patients, using your empathy and drive to deliver great customer service and quality healthcare.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- 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

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

To be successful in this role, you could be:

- An experienced Pathology Collector

- Someone with a Certificate III in Pathology Collection

- Or someone with a healthcare or customer service background looking for a career change (we’ll provide training and mentoring to help you succeed)

You will also have:

- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a high level of empathy

- Strong organisation, time management and attention to detail

- Ability to work autonomously, sometimes in a solo clinic

- A valid Driver's licence and flexibility to travel to multiple clinics

- A Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one

- Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with permission to work

We believe everyone leads, no matter what role they are in. Our ways of leading are the behaviours that we expect our people to embody and are: Customer Focused, Accountable, Collaborative, Credible & Resourceful.

- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role

- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting

Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing

As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits & perks including:

- 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity And Inclusion

Abbott Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter. Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.

If you would like further details please email careers@healius.com.au.

Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.

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