Medical Laboratory Scientist
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- REQ544706 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ544706
Location: Royal North Shore Hospital
Applications Close: 28 January 2025 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Would you like to work in a large Tertiary Hospital with a passionate team of Transfusion Laboratory Scientists and Technicians? Do you have laboratory skills in Transfusion Medicine? If this sounds like you please apply!
The position is based at RNSH, however there may be times where you may be required to assist in other Laboratories within Northern Sydney
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
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 experience in Transfusion medicine, including the ability to manage critical bleeding situations, where a large volume and range of blood and blood products are released. To have an understanding of the role of the transfusion laboratory in patient blood management with the aim of improving outcomes for patients.
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
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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.
