Job reference: 20209
Brand: Laverty Pathology
Location: ADF Health Centre HMAS Penguin (Mosman)
Work Type: Part-Time and Casual
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am-10am shifts (with additional hours at separate ADF site)
Why You Will Be Excited About This Role
At Laverty Pathology, part of Healius, we all have one thing in common, we are passionate about making a difference to the health of Australians. And our Pathology Collectors are at the forefront of this mission.
This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality pathology services in support of a program of national importance. You’ll work within an ADF Health Centre, providing exceptional care in a secure and professional environment, while being part of one of Australia’s leading healthcare companies.
You’ll have everything you need to do what you do best — deliver quality patient care — while applying your skills in a unique environment. If you’re an experienced pathology collector seeking a role where your expertise contributes to a national purpose, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About Us
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, learning and development, 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 patients, doctors and couriers
About You
To be eligible for consideration for these roles, you must:
- Hold a Certificate III in Pathology Collection (HLT37215) or equivalent.
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be willing and able to obtain a baseline security clearance
- Live within a reasonable distance of one of the listed health centres.
- Hold a valid driver’s licence and Working With Children Check (or be willing to obtain).
- Provide evidence of vaccination for vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g., Hepatitis B).
To be successful, you will also bring:
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a high level of empathy.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.
- Strong computer literacy
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt to different health centre environments.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive and professional approach to patient care and compliance.
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
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Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits 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
Laverty 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..
Vaccination Requirements
- Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
- Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
Laverty Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
