Laverty is part of Healius Limited, one of Australia's leading healthcare companies, synonymous with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for all Australians.
Healius provides specialty diagnostic services through its expansive network of pathology laboratories, collection centres, and diagnostic imaging centres.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and multiskilled Scientific Officer/Technical Officer to join our high performing team in a multidisciplinary laboratory located in Tamworth on a part-time basis.
The Scientific Officer will have a deep understanding and skillset across various disciplines of Haematology, Coagulation, and Biochemistry testing in a laboratory setting.
As the Scientific Officer, you will become part of a passionate, vibrant, and engaged team responsible for:
Duties across disciplines in Haematology, Haemostasis, and Biochemistry
Effective communication with patients, clinical, and laboratory staff
Validation of results and provision of comprehensive reports to assist with client or clinical decisions in a time-critical manner
Understanding of Quality control and Quality Management across various departments and solid understanding of NATA requirements/ ISO 15189
Regular maintenance and basic troubleshooting on instrumentation, equipment, and manual techniques while maintaining accurate records
Participation in regular training for relevant techniques and instrument operation, and engagement in ongoing departmental competency programs and external quality assurance initiatives
Customer-focused approach with well-developed interpersonal skills, 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 and statistical evaluation of scientific data
Collaboration with Laboratory Manager and Chief Scientists from Core Laboratory to identify areas for improvement and implement workflow enhancements for continuous laboratory improvement
Strong customer-focused approach
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 Diploma of Health Science (Pathology Techniques) or AIMS accreditation for any international qualifications
Able to work Monday-Saturday rotating roster and participate in an on-call roster
Previous experience in a multidisciplinary clinical laboratory desired
A Current NSW Drivers Licence
Recent experience in Haematology, Haemostasis, and Biochemistry
A willingness to adhere to departmental and organisational policies and procedures
Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all tasks
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
This role may require additional vaccination history and evidence for department-specific vaccine-preventable diseases
Benefits and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
A marketplace of exclusive discounts and vouchers from leading Australian and online retailers
Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits, and novated leasing consultations
An e-learning platform with access to a library of courses and learning paths
An Employee Assistance Program dedicated to employee health and wellbeing provided by professional coaches
Fitness Passport - access fitness centres across Australia at a subsidised rate
Career growth opportunities across the Healius network
Being part of a large ASX-listed organization focused on delivering positive outcomes to all Australians
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Laverty 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.
Laverty 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
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