Medical Laboratory Scientist- Transfusion
- 📅
- REQ585381 Requisition #
- 📅
- 15 hours ago Post Date
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $10,4751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ585381
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 20 July 2025 - 11:59pm
Do you want to be part of a team of Transfusion Medicine specialists providing excellent service to a large Cohort of Haematology patients? Be part of the team supporting patients with blood and blood products during critical bleeding and trauma situations? Are you able to work in high workload volume environment? Please apply we are looking for you.
The Transfusion laboratory is located on Level 5 in the Acute Services Building of Royal North Shore Hospital. Conveniently located only 4 minutes walk from St Leonards Train station and 10 minutes from the new metro, this is a highly accessible location via public transport (Staff parking also available). The train station is located in St Leonards Forum Plaza which also contains several cafes, restaurants, bakery and an IGA with outdoor and undercover seating available.
We support education, training and upskilling laboratory staff to reach your full potential in your career.
Don't miss your opportunity to be part of an amazing team!
- 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
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
- Experience in resolving complex serological investigations, including performing elution's, resolving auto antibodies and antenatal testing. Demonstrated ability to manage critical bleeding situations with the issue of a high volume of blood and blood products.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Fay Georgiou on Fay.Georgiou@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
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 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.
