Information Technology Scientist - PathologyJob posted: 10/12/2024
Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: 12665
Closes: 02/01/2025
Classification: Undefined
Salary Range: $108,820 - $123,905
Information Technology Scientist (Grade 3) - Pathology Excellent employee benefits including salary packagingWork for Australia's leading Children's HospitalAbout the Role This is a fixed term position to 28th August 2026 at 56 hours per fortnight within the Laboratory Services Department. In this position you will be responsible for staff onboarding, training, and managing access requirements for Laboratory and IT Systems as required and manage delivery of results to external clients. You will be expected to provide advice, guidance and support to user groups including Laboratory Services Department Managers about service enhancements, updates and disruptions, and take part in the on-call requirements for the department.
What you'll achieve: Management and planning of updates / upgrades / Patching as requiredTest and validate changes to programs after creation/modification & before release to general usersEnsure documentation and compliance with NATA Accreditation and NPACC Guidelines, in relation to laboratory system and communication protocolsEnsure timely and relevant reporting to internal stakeholders and external regulatory bodiesPerform audits of user accounts access and other quality audits as requestedYour skills and experience Tertiary qualification in Medical/Applied ScienceMinimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in pathology or IT related fieldAn understanding of the healthcare sector, previous experience in working with Laboratory Information Systems in a diagnostic pathology laboratoryPrevious experience with integration of Electronic Medical RecordsAbout the Department The department of Laboratory Services provides a comprehensive, high-quality, diagnostic pathology service to both the Royal Children's Hospital and the Royal Women's Hospital, as well as to Specialist Consultants and General Practitioners in the community. The Laboratory Services Information Technology Scientist will support the delivery of all IT functions within Laboratory Services.
Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCompliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedureApplication process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.
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