Medical Scientist Grade 1: Part time, Fixed term

Posted:
9/18/2024, 1:00:13 PM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location

• Part-time position (40 hours per fortnight) Fixed term until 30/06/2025

• Monday, alternate Tuesday and Friday dayshifts, some weekend, evening and on call may be required

• Work for one of Australia's leading hospital groups
 

About the Role

  • You will assist the Transfusion Laboratory in supporting the Rapid Access Hub.

  • You will satisfy set learning goals and improve pathology transfusion services with competence in all aspects of Transfusion Science by compliance with relevant current Australian Standards, Legislation and following Haematology department and hospital policies.

  • You will work in some sections of the Haematology laboratory and be responsible for the processing of specimens according to established laboratory procedures and issuing of results relevant to these specimens.
     

Classifications for this position will range from RX2-RX7 ($66,908.4 - $89,986 per annum, pro rata).


Your Contribution

  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or equivalent

  • Competence in Immunohaematology and pre-transfusion testing

  • Sound knowledge of clinical haematology and it’s practical applications

  • Competence in interpreting blood transfusion

  • Competence in haematological results and blood film examination an advantage

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Good time management skills

  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
     

What we Offer

  • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

  • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

  • A healthy work/life balance encouraged.

  • Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

  • In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

  • Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

  • Culture of continuous improvement

About the Department
St Vincent's Pathology is committed to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality diagnostic and consultative pathology service for St Vincent's campuses, GP's and medical specialists in the Melbourne area.

Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Respectfully, no agencies please

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Kerrvinne Matias, Acting Principal Scientist [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Rebecca Crocket, Senior Scientist - Transfusion, [email protected]

Closing Date:

19 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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