AddressAlfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Ongoing
- Full Time (80 hours per fortnight)
- Medical Scientist Grade 3
- Alfred Pathology Service
- Great Staff Benefits
The Department
Alfred Health and Monash Health have established a formal partnership to deliver a Shared Pathology Service as one of three new pathology networks for metropolitan Melbourne.
All roles in the Pathology Programs are working to develop the Partnership across the Health Services to ensure we continue to provide high quality care for the patients across the health services.
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services. Alfred Pathology Service (APS) provides a comprehensive range of pathology testing, consultation services and collection services to clinicians and patients of Alfred Health. The Service has 5 units (Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology and Human Molecular Pathology), each headed by a Unit Head. APS has the core laboratory at The Alfred as well as a small local laboratory at Sandringham Hospital.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for the position of Point of Care Coordinator (PoCC) at Alfred Health. The PoCC provide governance and oversight to existing Point of Care testing (POCT) associated with Alfred Pathology Service and advises external users currently operating in Alfred Health. This role is the primary contact for all Alfred Health wards, clinics and Alfred Pathology Service (APS) units wishing to introduce near-patient or Point of Care Tests (PoCT). In this role, you will be required to work with Clinicians, Nurses and Alfred Pathology Staff to ensure that all PoCT devices are selected, purchased, utilised and maintained in accordance with Alfred Health policy and applicable laboratory quality policies and standards. Suitable applicants will be working in a laboratory that provides similar services.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Essential
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a pathology laboratory in a scientific or quality assurance role or similar
- Excellent negotiating and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience using Point of Care devices
- Experience reporting and handling patient results
- An understanding of ISO 15189 and NPAAC guidelines
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Monthly accrued day off (ADO)
- Discounted parking
- Close to public transport and shops
For more information please view the position description.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Joe D'Agostino on 9076 3033.
Applications close 11pm AEST, Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
