Medical Laboratory Scientist - Chemical Pathology

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to April 2025, with potential availability for ongoing employment
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ497961Location: Royal North Shore HospitalApplications Close: 8 July 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunityJoin the team in one of NSW Health Pathology’s largest laboratories, bringing first class healthcare to a wide variety of patients in Northern Sydney and beyond.We are seeking an experienced Scientific Officer to join our team at Royal North Shore Hospital on a temporary full time basis.What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO

What you'll be doingResponsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a large Clinical Chemistry laboratory, including the following: operation of large Chemistry/Immunoassay analysers, blood gas instruments, Point of Care instruments, small discrete analysers and manual laboratory techniques; review and validation of patient results; experience with Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control systems and computer programs such as the Microsoft Office suite
• Customer focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical and laboratory staff, along with report writing skills, statistical evaluation of scientific data and the ability to effectively communicate policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
• Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of clinical laboratory internal Quality Control and external Quality Assurance concepts and practices, including monitoring, interpreting and resolving QC and QA results and issues

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3) For role related queries or questions contact David Thomas onOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.New to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW Health 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.