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Location:201 Borella Road, Albury NSW 2640 (Albury Public Hospital)
Work type:Full Time (Max Term)38 hours per week
Schedule:Multi-disciplinary Scientist required to work on a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays
Aboutus
Dorevitch Pathologyis a Healius business.Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia.
We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, extending from exclusively servicing some of Australia's largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities.
This means that you will be working in a business large enough to offer you job stability & security, interstate mobility and the opportunity to fulfil your career ambitions.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Scientist who is highly motivated to become part of a passionate, vibrant and engaged team who will be responsible for:
Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
Performing all routine procedures from point of specimen reception to execution of results for Pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
Assisting with Stock Control
Compliance with records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
Maintaining all equipment and operating equipment in line with protocols
Maintaining current scientific knowledge
Participation in both routine and audit related Quality Assurance activities
Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of new assays as required
Participating in training staff
Liaising with internal and/ or external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
Compliance and adherence with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes
You will be working across two hospital laboratories, Albury Base Hospital and Wodonga Hospital, in a rotating roster that includes weekends and nightshift
About you
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the essential requirements:
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
Demonstrated experience, knowledge, expertise and skills in a mutlidisciplinary laboratory.
Including Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood bank
Morphology and Microbiology experiance desirable
Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
Perform duties with a high degree of independence and with infrequent supervision
An outstanding commitment to quality and excellence
A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
A positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive, contributing team member
Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
The ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department specific vaccine preventative diseases
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Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
Benefits platform- Reduce the impact of the cost of living with everyday savings with 500+ of Australia's most-loved brands, (from the weekly grocery shop to premium perks like holidays).
Fitness Passport– Access top fitness centres & pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing salary packaging.
Career growth and development opportunitieswith access to a comprehensive library of online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
Confidential health and well-being supportthrough our Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees and their family members.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Dorevitch 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.
Healius is a part of the Commonwealth Government's Veteran Employment Committment (VEC) and has been recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter.Veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force (ADF) experience are encouraged to apply.
Vaccine preventable disease evidence such as Hepatitis B is a requirement of this role
Other vaccinations based on location may be required / setting
Dorevitch Pathology is committed to providing a safe working environment and taking all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its people and the community are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases.
The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists the immunisations recommended for health care workers.
How To Apply
Please click the 'Apply Now' button to complete the pre-screening questions and submit your application.
If you would like further details please email .
Healius is committed to responding to every applicant.
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