Medical Laboratory Scientist - Regional Relief

Job Description

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 : REQ553963 Location: Bathurst Applications Close: 17 March 2025 - 11:59pm About The Opportunity NSW Health Pathology is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team on a Permanent Full Time basis. The role will form part of the NSW Health Pathology Relief Squad. The primary location of this position is negotiable, however is expected to be within one of the laboratories located in Western NSW or Far West LHD's. The successful applicant will also need to work across various sites in Regional NSW. This exciting opportunity provides variety with travel between sites, working with different teams, learning new skills and gaining a wealth of knowledge. What We Can Offer You This position is eligible for a Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme allowance of up to $5,000 plus super per annum in addition to award entitlements. 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 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 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. Unencumbered Class C Driver's License (valid in NSW) or the capacity to travel to any site for a shift as required. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Benjamin Alchin on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment. New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. Working Rights This position is a permanent position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr