Medical Laboratory Scientist - Dissection Scientist Employment Type : Permanent Full Time
Position Classification : Scientific Officer
Remuneration : $70,956.89 - $101,208.98 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ532252
Location : Orange Health Service
Applications Close : 24 November 2024 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a regional area? We are recruiting a Dissection Scientist who will be part of our Anatomical Pathology team at NSW Health Pathology Orange.
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 The Dissection Scientist is a specialized role focusing on the pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology. They work as a member of the Anatomical Pathology team reporting to the SHS in Charge of Anatomical Pathology with specific accountabilities to the supervising Pathologist for specimen management including triage, direct transfer, and dissection. In addition, the Dissection Scientist will be the team leader for staff working in the specimen reception and cut-up areas, overseeing the safe and efficient daily operation of that space.
The incumbent will be involved in all aspects of specimen reception and specimen triage including but not limited to fresh and fixed specimens, shared/split specimens, and cases requiring follow-up with requestors. They will also participate in the return of specimens to patients. The incumbent will independently perform specimen direct transfer and dissection with appropriate description and dictation. They will perform their role within the policy and procedure framework developed in consideration of NSWHP, RCPA, NPAAC, and ISO 15189 requirements.
As part of the Anatomical Pathology scientific and technical team, the incumbent will assist with other tasks within the department as required, including but not limited to embedding and microtomy.
Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: Bachelor's Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology practice. Postgraduate study in specimen dissection and/or extensive substantiated proficiency performing non-complex and complex specimen dissection and direct transfer in a diagnostic anatomical pathology laboratory. Must demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication and be familiar with terminology required for specimen dissection. Must exhibit a high level of initiative, be self-directed and demonstrate a personal commitment and history of ongoing learning and development. Must demonstrate sound decision-making capability with an unblemished track record in relation to specimen handling and patient safety in the context of the role. Must be able to work as a collaborative team member and autonomously, recognizing limits and escalation requirements for the role. Must have a sound understanding of the framework and guidelines pertaining to pre-analytical and specimen cut-up requirements in a diagnostic laboratory. Must be flexible to service and patient needs and committed to quality and customer service improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr