AddressThe primary responsibilities of the Pathologist (Scientific Officer) are to perform and supervise a range of common pathology laboratory investigations on patients under ADF medical care. The Pathologist is required to advise clinicians on the interpretation of laboratory reports and further investigations.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Perform routine haematology investigations
- Perform routine blood serology, crossmatching and screening services in support of casualty and surgery
- Perform routine chemistry and serology analysis
- Perform microbiological analysis of biological samples
- Manage blood products for the ADF Frozen Blood capability
- Maintain instrumentation integrity through regular preventative maintenance and minor repairs
- Manage laboratory resources
- Perform quality management in accordance with NATA accreditation requirements
