Pathology Specimen Collectors (Maryborough & Hervey Bay)

Job No: 140141
Location: Maryborough

  • Are you a people-focused individual interested in providing high-quality patient care and customer service? This is the opportunity for you!
  • Applications are called for an experienced full-time phlebotomist!
  • Receive an attractive hourly rate, strong job security and a great range of additional benefits!

Please note that this is NOT a Courier Driver position

About the Organisation

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is one of the largest pathology practices in Australia, providing comprehensive services to patients and doctors over a geographic area throughout Queensland, Northern Territory and New South Wales, employing more than 2000 people.

About the Opportunity

Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology now has an opportunity for a full-time Pathology Specimen Collector to join their Pathology Collection team in their Maryborough and Hervey Bay Collection Centres. 

Your primary responsibility will be taking blood samples from patients and maintaining positive relationships with external clients, GP's, and Medical Centre staff.

Some of the more specific responsibilities of the position will be to:

  • Provide quality patient care for our patients in care facilities;
  • Treat our patients with care and compassion;
  • Receive samples;
  • Record patient information; and
  • Complete online training via our eLearning training system.

This position offers a variety of shifts, Monday to Friday between 6.00am – 5.00pm, and Saturday 8.00am - 10.45am.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have high level written and verbal communication skills, along with a dedication to excellent customer service. You'll enjoy variety and be a proud advocate of Sullivan Nicolaides, its policies and procedures.

You must also be able to work independently as well as in a team and demonstrate the ability to problem-solve and manage your time effectively. Previous phlebotomy experience is desirable although not essential.

It is also essential that you desire to work in a workplace where trust, team spirit and equity are integral to everything that is done.

Please Note: You will need a current driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current first aid certificate.

About the Benefits

The high level of service provided by Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is delivered by a dedicated staff comprising of pathologists, scientists, technicians, laboratory assistants, collection personnel, couriers, computer personnel, pathology services assistants and other support staff. The successful candidate will join a welcoming team of dedicated health professionals with a focus on patient care.

Staff members are given a chance to develop their skills through ongoing training and are provided with an avenue for career development and advancement.

An attractive hourly rate and strong job security with an industry leader will be on offer to the successful candidate. 


In addition, permanent employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Parental and Adoption Leave- SNP staff receive 6 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave as per E.B.A.
  • Staff Services Committee- provides functions and events for staff, fully funded by the Practice
  • Employee Assistance Program- a free, confidential and voluntary counselling service provided as a resource to employees of Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, as well as immediate family, with the aim of assisting with the resolution of personal and work related problems which may affect quality of life or work performance
  • Pathology Services - staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed Pathology Services
  • X-Ray Services- staff and their immediate family (their children, partners and their parents) have access to bulk billed X-Ray and other diagnostic imaging through Queensland X-Ray
  • Smoke-Free Environment Policy- All SNP premises are smoke-free. There are no designated smoking areas on Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology premises. For those staff wanting to use nicotine replacement therapy in quitting, management provides a level of financial assistance towards the cost of nicotine replacement patches.

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