Central Adelaide Local Health Network Statewide – SA Pathology, Genetics and Molecular Pathology
Salary:
MeS1 - $67,466 - $82,359 (p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
MeS2 - $86,950 - $107,201 (p.a.) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Location: Adelaide CBD
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent and Contracted Roles available
About the role
The Medical Scientist will:
Apply specialist knowledge of cytogenetics, molecular genetics or biochemical genetics to perform a range of complex tests for cancer and/or non-cancer related disorders, analysing the results and providing appropriate interpretation of the findings.
Demonstrate increased professional expertise, competence and experience to perform standard professional tasks within the discipline.
Have attained greater specialised knowledge within the discipline.
Provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
Apply scientific specialist knowledge towards the performance, analysis and trouble-shooting of standard diagnostic procedures.
Apply professional judgement to select and apply new and existing methods and techniques.
Demonstrate expertise obtained through appropriate professional development and operational experience.
Responsible for the validation of Quality Control at the supervisory level under the direction of management.
About us
Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.
What we offer
Attractive salary packaging available
Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites
Essential Requirements:
Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
Working With Children Check (DHS)
Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement in the workplace.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications:
The Requirements for Supervision in the Clinical Governance of Medical Pathology Laboratories (Fifth Edition 2018) by the National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC), defines a scientist as a person with competence to perform the functions required and who is authorised to perform these functions. A medical scientist must possess one of the following qualifications:
A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 awarded from a university in Australia with >70% of subjects relevant to the field of pathology of a 3-year degree
A degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 with subjects relevant to the field of pathology awarded by an overseas tertiary institution if the qualification is assessed as equivalent to a degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
An associate qualification conferred by the Australian Institute of Medical Technologists before 1 December 1973.
Diversity and inclusion:
Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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