Senior Medical Laboratory Technician

Seeking a competent and organised Senior Medical Laboratory Technician to join our friendly hard-working team of Health Professionals. To deliver, as part of a team, culture, serology, molecular virology diagnostic and research services within the Public Health Virology laboratory to clinicians, scientific staff, public health staff and external clients in accordance with relevant accredited quality standards.

Participate in a range of tasks including specimen reception activities, specimen registrations, receipt and prioritisation, preanalytical processing and distribution and technical duties as required.

Key competencies/suitability (role specific criteria and personal qualities)

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

• Demonstrated basic knowledge and skill in virological or microbiological techniques particularly molecular based techniques.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of common computer software packages and knowledge of or ability to acquire knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Ability to perform routine and more complex technical procedures, as required, with minimal supervision commensurate with level of experience.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others in multidisciplinary teams and actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti- discrimination, occupational health and safety and ethical behaviour
• Demonstrate a commitment to, and engagement in personal professional development and training activities

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must hold at least an Associate Diploma (generally prior to 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) qualification (Post 2000) in an eligible discipline.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/ manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties
• All newly appointed staff are engaged with the understanding that they will be required to participate in an On-Call roster and may be required to work any rostered shift within the 24-hour 7-day roster period, including overtime as required.
• 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 (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough),hepatitis B, tuberculosis
• 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.
• Further information regarding Queensland Health and the benefits of the role can be found in the Information for Applicant booklet.

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.  
• A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.

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