Medical Laboratory Scientist - Histology/Cytology
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: REQ538495
Location: Wollongong
Applications Close: 5 January 2025 – 11:59pm
About the opportunity
A Permanent Full-Time position has become available for an enthusiastic and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at Wollongong Hospital. The successful incumbent will be required to support Histology and Cytology sections. This permanent full-time position offers real hands-on experience, training and advice to advance your career in the field of Anatomical Pathology.
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 with ASC certificate or willing to complete.
- 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 working experience in Histology/Cytology sections from busy diagnostic pathology laboratory environment.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
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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 permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
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For role related queries or questions contact Narender Singh on Narender.Singh@health.nsw.gov.au
