Scientist Haematology/BloodBank

Seeking a competent Scientist to join our team orientated laboratory. This role will perform complex and diverse scientific and technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day to day basis with minimal clinical practise supervision in the analysis of patient specimens.

The scientist will be a member of a team of Health Professionals and Clinical Assistants providing a 24 hour service in the Haematology and Transfusion departments at Gold Coast University Hospital.

Undertake simple to complex diagnostic testing and related duties following Pathology Queensland established accredited protocols and standards within a single or multidisciplinary team in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards with minimal supervision.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

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

• Demonstrates a competent level of knowledge, expertise and skill in Haematology and Transfusion.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in a single-discipline or multidisciplinary team on a 24 hr / 7 day roster, on-call roster and contribute a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to apply established principles to a Haematology and Transfusion service with provision of results and clinical advice in a client focused manner.
• Demonstrated ability (or ability to rapidly acquire the skill) to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation / certification.
• Well developed interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• A relevant degree (Medical Laboratory Science) in Science or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Availability to work a 24/7 roster including weekends and to be available for Oncall
• While not mandatory, multidisciplinary experience would be well regarded.
• 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.