Scientist - Cytology

Apply well developed scientific judgment to the screening, and where authorized, the reporting and validation, of both gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology specimens.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to screen and where authorised, report and validate gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology preparations.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake, or rapidly acquire the skills to undertake, cytology specimen preparation, assessment, diagnostic testing and related duties both within the preparatory laboratory and at external clinical units
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment to achieve the goals of the work unit.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to actively participate in and contribute to continuing education and other professional development activities.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least a Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Medical Laboratory Science (or agreed equivalent) from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
• CT(ASC) qualification or agreed equivalent.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of duties.
• Staff may be required to participate in some weekend work.
• Candidates must be able to participate in a roster system with the possibility of some weekend (overtime) work. Current Laboratory hours fall between 0630-1730 Monday to Friday.
• In some circumstances and following consultation, Queensland Health staff may be required to participate in on-call arrangements.
• Please 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.

• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (Health Employment Directive No. 12/21 and Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
• 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).