Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist Ic Of Laboratory

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Hospital Scientist I/C Laboratory
200
Remuneration: $127,372.36 - $135,137.57 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ480514
Location: Mt Druitt
Applications Close: 12 May 2024 - 11:59pmAbout the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology currently have an opportunity for a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist in charge of Laboratory to join the Mt Druitt team in a permanent full time capacity.We are seeking a motivated individual with good organisational skills and excellent communication skills to join the Mt Druitt team dedicated to providing quality services to the Western Sydney communities.What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the
• · Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO

What you'll be doingResponsible for the management of scientific, technical and support staff, all testing and associated activities and logistics for the assigned laboratory. The position oversees the quality, cost and operational integrity of the department, regulatory compliance and accreditation of Laboratory services in the department, human resource, business and resource management.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.

• 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
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of accreditation frameworks, relevant standards and quality systems
• Demonstrated managerial skills with experience in laboratory operations, administration and budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Systems including supervision of e-based Quality Management Systems
• Extensive high level knowledge of working within the relevant section of the laboratory with knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in a pathology laboratory
• Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements

Need more information?
1) Click here for the
2) Find out more about for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Keenan on Hayley.Keenan@health.nsw.gov.auOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesThis is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious 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 two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the . You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.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.Working RightsThis position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW 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.