Medical Laboratory Technician - Dermatology
Medical Laboratory Technician -Dermatology (Mohs Histotechnician). The successful applicant will work under the direction MOHS Practitioner. As a Technical Officer/Scientific Officer Mohs Technician, you will be responsible for the reception, preparation, and processing of fresh tissue in the MOH's clinic. This includes receiving skin samples for frozen section which entails embedding, cutting and staining.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Technician Officer
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Requisition ID: REQ572708
Technician Officer Grade 1 - $1264.16 - $1510.53 (per week)
Technician Officer Grade 2 - $1609.56 - $1820.66 (per week)
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working: Dermatology - Outpatients Clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing: The Incumbent will work under the direction of the Dermatology Head of Department and Dermatologic Surgeons. Responsible for assisting the physician in the care of patients to assure optimal medical care. As a Technical Officer/Scientific Officer Mohs Technician, you will be responsible for the reception, preparation, and processing of fresh tissue in the MOH’s clinic. This includes receiving skin samples for frozen section which entails embedding, cutting and staining.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates need meet the following criteria
- Bachelor of Science degree, Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) or other certificate or course of training as, in the opinion of the employer, is appropriate.
- Sound understanding of Histology, previous experience in frozen section (preferably skin, Mohs) including experience in the laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
- An understanding of the requirements of Laboratory standards as determined by Australasian College of Dermatologists MOHS Group.
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For role related queries or questions contact Esther Hong on Esther.Hong@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 9 May 2025
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
