Job Description:
As a Scientific Pathology Specialist, you will play a critical role in the pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology. Your responsibilities will include specimen management, including triage, direct transfer, and dissection. You will work as a member of the Anatomical Pathology team, reporting to the SHS in Charge of Anatomical Pathology with specific accountabilities to the supervising Pathologist.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Science or Medical Laboratory Science, with subjects relevant to Anatomical Pathology practice. Postgraduate study in specimen dissection and/or extensive substantiated proficiency performing non-complex and complex specimen dissection and direct transfer in a diagnostic anatomical pathology laboratory is also essential. Additionally, you must demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills, familiarity with terminology required for specimen dissection, and a high level of initiative, self-direction, and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Benefits:
This position offers a range of benefits, including a rural health workforce incentive scheme allowance, accrued days off, generous salary packaging options, corporate wellbeing programs, and learning and development opportunities. As a member of the NSW Health Pathology team, you will have access to a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritizes quality and customer service improvement.
Others:
Occupational assessment, screening, and vaccination against specified infectious diseases are required for this role. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. This position is a permanent role, and applicants must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be eligible for appointment.