Part time, permanent, 0.6 FTE, Grade 1 or 2 Medical Scientist role Successful candidate will be required to work Friday/Saturday night shift one fortnight, and Saturday/Sunday late shift the following fortnightEmployed under the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector Enterprise AgreementAustin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across many campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Haematology The Haematology department is committed to promoting the highest levels of quality pathology services to the Austin hospital, and surrounding health care facilities. Working as a reference laboratory for regional sites, the Heidelberg laboratory receives samples from many different specialities including maternity and neonates, liver and kidney transplantation, haematology and oncology and the emergency department.
About the role Reporting to the Principal Scientist, as a Grade 2 scientist you will work within our haematology and transfusion laboratories as part of the haematology team, who are passionate about providing best practice care for our patients.
A regular day will see you: Ensuring the smooth running of the haematology or transfusion analysers throughout the day, including maintenance and running/checking QCCrossmatching and issuing blood components and products to collecting ward staffValidating haematology and transfusion testsReviewing blood filmsPerforming manual tests such as tube antibody investigations, red cell elutions, Kleihauer testing and IMT testingLiaising with PSA's, ward staff, couriers, haematology registrars and consultants, in person and on the phoneAbout you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a commitment to quality in haematology and the transfusion laboratory. You will bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (or equivalent and/or relevant science degree)For a Grade 2 role - A minimum of 8 years' experience in a relevant medical pathology laboratory, including blood film morphology experienceKnowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programsAbility to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues including nursing and medical staffAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a teamThe ability to prioritise and to cope with stressful and emergency situationsAbility to cope with changeFlexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and night shiftsWorking at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits including:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packagingA suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health care insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing programMentoring and career development opportunitiesOnsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclistsFive weeks annual leave and accrued days offInclusion at Austin We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.
Work with us! If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager: Alison Davies, ******.
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