Dissection Scientist - Anatomical Pathology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ576157
Location: Dubbo Hospital
About the opportunity
Are you looking for a career in a large dynamic regional center? Then this could be the role for you! NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Dissection Scientist to join our team on Permanent Full Time basis at Dubbo Hospital.
In the heart of the beautiful Macquarie Valley, Dubbo is a large vibrant regional city situated on the banks of the majestic Macquarie River. This regional city embraces its multiculturalism and has many wonderful experiences to discover, from the award-winning Taronga Western Plains Zoo to its museums and art gallery, magnificent gardens, and a multitude of sporting opportunities and fun activities. Dubbo offers affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services, and it has a large regional airport that has daily flights to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and many other destinations.
The NSW Health Pathology (NSWHP) Dubbo service is located within the newly redeveloped Dubbo Hospital and Cancer Care Centre, which is also a teaching hospital hosting six theatres. Dubbo Hospital and NSWHP provide both inpatient and outpatient services to the local Dubbo community and surrounding Western and Far Western areas. The NSWHP Dubbo team take pride in their professionalism and focus on high quality service delivery, as well as promoting a harmonious environment that is connected to community and its stakeholders.
What we can offer you
- This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements
- 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
The Dissection Scientist is a specialized role focusing on the pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology. They work as a member of the Anatomical Pathology team reporting to the SHS in Charge of Anatomical Pathology with specific accountabilities to the supervising Pathologist for specimen management including triage, direct transfer and dissection.
The incumbent will be involved in all aspects of specimen reception and specimen triage including but not limited to fresh and fixed specimens, shared / split specimens and cases requiring follow up with requestors. They will assist in general laboratory activities required for service provision. They will also participate in the return of specimens to patients.
The incumbent will independently perform specimen direct transfer and dissection with appropriate description and dictation.
They will perform their role within the policy and procedure framework developed in consideration of NSWHP, RCPA, NPAAC and ISO 15189 requirements.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Bachelors Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology practice.
- Post graduate study in specimen dissection and/or extensive substantiated proficiency performing non-complex and complex specimen dissection and direct transfer in a diagnostic anatomical pathology laboratory.
- Must demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication and be familiar with terminology required for specimen dissection.
- Must exhibit a high level of initiative, be self directed and demonstrate a personal commitment and history of ongoing learning and development.
- Must demonstrate sound decision making capability with an unblemished track record in relation to specimen handling and patient safety in the context of the role.
- Must be able to work as a collaborative team member and autonomously, recognizing limits and escalation requirements for the role.
- Must have a sound understanding of the framework and guidelines pertaining to pre-analytical and specimen cut-up requirements in a diagnostic laboratory.
- Must be flexible to service and patient needs and committed to quality and customer service improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shaleen Shah on shaleen.shah@health.nsw.gov.au
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