Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Scientific Officer
Remuneration: $73,440.82 - $104,751.61 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Orange Health Service
About the opportunity
You are invited to apply for a Multi-discipline Medical Laboratory Scientist position at NSW Health Pathology in Orange, on a full-time, permanent basis.
Orange is a thriving regional town with easy access to major cities and a high quality of life. The town boasts award-winning restaurants, natural beauty, and wineries. Orange hosts several high-quality educational facilities for all ages from primary school right through to TAFE and University. Orange Hospital is one of the largest regional hospitals in NSW, affiliated with the University of Sydney and hosting students from Charles Sturt University, University of Newcastle, and University of Wollongong.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for delivering a range of operational laboratory activities, including the coordination and provision 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
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.