Medical Laboratory Scientist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to January 2024
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 per annum plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ482480
Location: Wagga Wagga 
Applications Close: 28 April 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Medical Science Saves Lives!
Be part of a world class Pathology Team at the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, NSW Health Pathology Wagga is looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Scientist on a temporary full time basis (maternity leave cover), this is an exciting and a step forward role for the right candidate who will be working in our busy regional lab rotating in Transfusion, Biochemistry, Haematology and (stat) Microbiology on 24/7 basis.
The Medical Scientist will be a key team member in assisting doctors with their diagnosis,  process routine and urgent samples, maintain lab equipment and troubleshoot complex episodes or breakdowns. This is a 'hands on' role with team work and excellent communication is a must. 
 

What we can offer you

• This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements 
• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave 
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• ·      Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing
Responsible 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:

1. Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
3. 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
4. Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
5. 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
6. 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
7. Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

 

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Mostafa Lashin on mostafa.lashin@health.nsw.gov.au
 

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030 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.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.  

New to NSW Health Pathology?

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

 

Talent Pool
If 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 Inclusion

NSW 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.

 

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