Pathology Collector
About Alfred Pathology Service
Alfred Pathology Service (APS) is a leading provider of integrated diagnostic services within Victoria's largest public pathology network. As part of Alfred Health, APS supports both local communities and state-wide specialist services, including trauma, transplantation, and HIV/AIDS diagnostics. APS provides comprehensive pathology testing across five specialised disciplines: Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology, and Human Molecular Pathology. We are committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and professional development. Employees benefit from supportive leadership, advanced technology, and opportunities to work in diverse and complex clinical environments.
About the Role
The Pathology Collector is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely collection of pathology specimens while delivering exceptional patient care. Working with minimal supervision, the successful applicant will undertake a range of collection procedures, including adult, paediatric, and neonatal blood collections; Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests (OGTT); blood gas collections; Electrocardiograms (ECGs); and inpatient, outpatient, and domiciliary collections. The role also involves accurate specimen identification, labelling, documentation, packaging, and data entry into laboratory information systems. Collections are performed across designated collection centres, hospital wards, and patients' homes throughout Western Health facilities.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection
- Current Working with Children Check (Employee)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Basic First Aid qualification
Desirable Qualifications
- Current BLS certification
- Experience using iPM and Cerner PathNet Millennium systems
Skills and Experience
- Grade 2 Phlebotomist (IN24): Demonstrated ability to perform all routine pathology collection duties outlined in the Position Description.
- Grade 3 Phlebotomist (IN26): Advanced venepuncture skills, with demonstrated competence in at least two of the following areas: infant skin puncture, therapeutic venesection, paediatric venepuncture (ages 0-9 years), and domiciliary (home visit) collections.
Benefits
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary packaging
- Novated leasing options