: Temporary Full Time up to February 2025, with potential availability of ongoing employment
: Scientific Officer
: $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 per annum plus superannuation
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:REQ487808
Location: Bankstown
Applications Close: 2 June 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology's Bankstown Laboratory is looking for a motivated Hospital Scientist to join our dedicated team to contribute to the servicing of reliable and accurate pathology results for our local community here in Bankstown hospital.
The successful candidate would be involved in providing Pathology services in the areas of Haematology, Biochemistry, Transfusion and POC services for the hospital and will be required to
perform routine pathology testing, verifying and review of results and QC. The role will also include performing maintenance, performing and reviewing external QAP programs and contributing to quality improvements process for the lab. This position requires roster creation, senior reviews of QC and investigating IMS and OFIs with input from the lab manager.The successful candidate will be required to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster including Public Holidays, weekends, overnights and on call shifts. There will also be opportunity to perform HGD to cover for the Lab Manager when on leave.The position will be based out of Bankstown Hospital with some training performed at Liverpool and Bankstown. There is also potential for the successful candidate to be required to work across any of the hospitals within SWSLHD including Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown and Bowral.
The successful candidate will be provided with access to ongoing training and personal development courses through My Health learning, conference attendance and participating in continued education sessions and discipline specific education sessions each month.
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 Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
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
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of pathology services relevant to the laboratory, including use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite
- 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
- Ability to work in a responsible and efficient manner and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while working autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory
- Display initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment
- Sound understanding of legislation, policies and requirements that impact the laboratory environment including work health and safety and privacy requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with QC review, QAP review and trouble shooting of erroneous results within fields of Haematology and chemistry.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Filipinski on [email protected]
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified 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.
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The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seekto recruit fromdiverseapplicants and createteams with skills, perspectives andexperiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity,socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.