Location: Suite 3, Specialist Medical Centre, East Joondalup Private Health Campus, 60 Shenton Avenue, Joondalup, WA 6027
Work type: Full Time of 38 hours per week and max term of 12 months or lesser.
Schedule: Expected to work on a 24/7 roster including public holidays and weekends. The role is a relief for regional and hospital labs.
About Us
Western Diagnostic Pathology is a Healius business. Healius has an expansive network of over 100 medical laboratories and 2000 patient collection centres operating across metropolitan, regional and remote Australia. We provide 1 in every 3 pathology services in Australia, servicing some of Australia’s largest and most complex private and public hospitals, to small Indigenous Australian communities. This demonstrates job stability, interstate mobility, and opportunities to fulfil your career ambitions.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Hospital Scientist to be a relief scientist covering necessary shifts.
- Perform manual and automated diagnostic testing
- Perform all routine procedures from specimen reception to execution of results for pathological diagnosis, including specimen dissection
- Assist with stock control
- Ensure records maintenance and recording of results in line with protocols
- Maintain all equipment and operate equipment in line with protocols
- Maintain current scientific knowledge
- Participate in routine and audit-related quality assurance activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement and development of new assays as required
- Participate in training staff
- liaise with internal and external stakeholders (referring practitioners) regarding test results or referrals as necessary
- Comply with Policies and Procedures, Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Quality Assurance Processes
About you
To be considered, you will meet the essential requirements:
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience and skills within the discipline
- Sound knowledge of QC, QAP and troubleshooting
- Ability to identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence with infrequent supervision
- Commitment to quality and excellence
- Willingness to adhere to department and organisational policies and procedures
- Positive attitude toward achieving outcomes and being a cohesive team member
- Strong time management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to cope and thrive in a busy environment
- Self-initiative and problem-solving capabilities
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- This role may require vaccination history and evidence for department-specific vaccine preventable diseases
Perks and Wellbeing
As part of working for Healius, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
- Benefits platform - Save on everyday purchases from 500+ brands (grocery to holidays).
- Fitness Passport – Access top fitness centres and pools across Australia at a subsidised rate.
- Corporate health insurance discounts, banking benefits and novated leasing.
- Career growth and development with access to online courses and learning paths via our e-learning platform.
- Confidential health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Western Diagnostic Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We recruit from diverse applicants and welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Healius participates in the Commonwealth Government\'s Veteran Employment Commitment and supports veterans and candidates with Australian Defence Force experience.
Western Diagnostic Pathology is committed to a safe working environment and to taking reasonable steps to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. The Australian Immunisation Handbook lists recommended immunisations for health care workers.
How to Apply
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📌 Hospital Scientist
🏢 Western Diagnostic Pathology
📍 City of Joondalup