Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion
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- REQ544579 Requisition #
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- 9 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $37.04 - $52.83 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Various
Requisition ID: REQ544579
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 3 February 2025 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
As part of our team, you will contribute to delivering a wide array of blood products and conducting thorough transfusion testing services for RPA Hospital and its affiliated facilities. This role demands a motivated and skilled team member who is ready to tackle challenges with professionalism and vigor. Please note that this position entails weekend work, public holiday shifts, and overnight shifts.
The RPA Blood Bank Laboratory at Camperdown is staffed by an amazing team who understand and value hard work, excellence and teamwork. We believe in providing the best service and are ready to welcome a new Medical Laboratory Scientist to our work family. We have a strong belief in ongoing professional development and will encourage you to grow and expand your skills and education.
What we can offer you
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave (for full time positions)
- 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 effectively both independently and in a team environment, delivering results within specified timeframes, while managing high-pressure workloads and adapting to varying demands, and contributing 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
- Willingness and availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including weekends, public holidays, and overnight shifts. Please specify your preference for a full-time or part-time position.
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 Lynette Ackerman on Lynette.Ackerman@health.nsw.gov.au
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To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, 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.
