Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ527464
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications Close: 8 December 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
A vacancy exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Scientific Officer in the Cytology section of the NSW Health Pathology Anatomical Pathology Laboratory, at Liverpool Hospital. This laboratory provides a full Anatomical Pathology service to several hospitals within the South West Sydney Local Health District including Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Bankstown, Camden and Bowral hospitals.
This position is key to the continued provision of our Anatomical pathology services, and as such will required to work within a rotating 24/7 roster/on call with other scientific/technical staff. You will have a demonstrated knowledge and experience in: routine diagnostic Cytology Laboratory with demonstrable skills in the preparation and reporting of Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) of Fine Needle aspirate biopsies, including EBUS and EUS (or willingness to learn),use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols will also be undertaken. CT ASC qualification or ready to sit the exam and a NSW Drivers License is also required.
You will be working in the Cytology section of the Anatomical Pathology Department located at the Liverpool Hospital Campus. At times you will also attend Cytology procedures at the Bankstown and Campbelltown Hospitals.
NSW Health Pathology would consider visa sponsorship for candidates with relevant experience and qualifications. International qualifications are required to be assessed as equivalent to an Australian qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
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
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO
What you'll be doing
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities including the coordination and provisions of scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
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 Cytopathology from a recognised tertiary institution, as well as the Certificate of Cytotechnology of the Australian Society of Cytology (CTASC). Academic transcripts to be provided with application.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in; routine diagnostic Cytology Laboratory with demonstrable skills in the preparation and reporting of Rapid On Site Evaluation (ROSE) of Fine Needle aspirate biopsies, including EBUS and EUS (or willingness to learn), use of Laboratory Information Systems, Patient Systems and Quality Control Systems and computer programs such as Microsoft Office suite, preparation of materials and the maintenance of equipment in line with established laboratory processes, procedures and protocols will also be undertaken.
- 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
- Hold a current unencumbered Class C drivers licence (valid in NSW)
