Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) , Queensland Health

As a scientist in the Microbiology department at Princess Alexandra Hospital, assist in the provision of an effective and efficient pathology service to clients. This will include Molecular testing for Respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 as well as routine Bacteriology and may include Serology and Mycology testing. The position requires scientists to rotate within all sections of the Microbiology departments following appropriate training and subject to operational requirements.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Pathology
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/538930
Closing date 29-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Fixed term temporary full time for 6 months
Contact person Anna Jones
Contact details 07 3176 7253
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Exercise judgement and discretion in undertaking various tasks whilst being responsible for the quality of work undertaken, by managing workloads appropriately and prioritising tasks.
Key competencies (role specific criteria)
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience. Within the context of the responsibilities described above under ‘Your key responsibilities', the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge, expertise and skill in the delivery of scientific judgement within the discipline of Microbiology.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise specimens, to perform tests accurately and efficiently without direct supervision and to work independently towards the logical solution of scientific and technical problems.
• Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to read bacterial culture plates, determine antimicrobial susceptibility and perform organism identification.
• Ability to apply established principles to a Microbiology service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members, clients and stakeholders.
• Ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with National Association of Testing Authorities and International Organisation of Standardisation (NATA/ISO) accreditation/certification.
• Actively participate in operational requirements of the laboratory with participation as required which will include weekend shifts (as overtime).

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) degree, or an equivalent qualification.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of dutiesPlease detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

• It will be a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella and Varicella.
• Additional vaccinations including Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies may also be required for this position.
• Existing staff that are engaged prior to 1 July 2016 are not subject to this condition of employment unless they apply for a role with VPD requirements that is with a different Queensland Health entity (i.e. one HHS to another HHS, department to a HHS, or HHS to department).

Further information
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