Medical Scientist Grade 1 - Core Lab
Full Time, ongoing position
Cabrini Malvern
$35-51ph + superannuation
Cabrini benefits:
1. Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
2. Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 12% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
3. Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares available
4. Generous relocation assistance available for candidates making the move to Melbourne
5. Enjoyable workplace culture in a values driven organisation
How you will make an impact
As a Scientist at Cabrini, you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience within our Pathology Department and further develop your skills within a multidisciplined team. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards and participate in training and ongoing education in Biochemistry, Blood Bank and Haematology.
Primary responsibilities will include the following:
6. Ensuring specimens are processed efficiently and results are reported accurately
7. Referring any abnormal results to the senior scientist or pathologist as appropriate
8. Performing calibrations and testing on analysers or manually to obtain results
9. Maintaining a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
10. Performing data entry and documenting any incidents or complaints on Riskman
11. Maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures and confidentiality
What you will bring to the role
Along with a demonstrated team, quality and customer service focus, the successful candidate will have the following:
12. Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or equivalent
13. Membership of AIMS or AACB preferred
14. Experience in a Pathology laboratory and knowledge of pathology testing requirements
15. Well developed interpersonal skills and a professional approach
16. Ability to prioritise workload, perform duties without supervision and work well within a team
17. An understanding of quality control and quality assurance programs
18. Knowledge of NATA accreditation requirements and ISO15189 system requirements
19. Capability to troubleshoot errors and resolve the cause of analytical errors
20. Ability to interpret and authorise results to a level consistent with training and take appropriate action with abnormal/urgent results
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Enquiries should be directed to: Stuart Fleming, Pathology Services Manager – 9508 1703
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.