Part time, permanent, 0.6 FTE, Grade 1 or 2 Medical Scientist roleSuccessful candidate will be required to work Friday/Saturday night shift one fortnight, and Saturday/Sunday late shift the following fortnight.Employed under the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector Enterprise Agreement.Austin 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 HaematologyThe 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 roleReporting 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 QC.Crossmatching and issuing blood components and products to collecting ward staff.Validating haematology and transfusion tests.Reviewing blood films.Performing manual tests such as tube antibody investigations, red cell elution's, Kleihauer testing, and IMT testing.Liaising with PSA's, ward staff, couriers, haematology registrars, and consultants, in person and on the phone.About youYou 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 experience.Knowledge of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs.Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues including nursing and medical staff.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.The ability to prioritise and cope with stressful and emergency situations.Ability to cope with change.Flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and night shifts.Working 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 packaging.A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health care insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.Mentoring and career development opportunities.Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end of journey facilities for cyclists.Five weeks annual leave and accrued days off.Inclusion at AustinWe 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr