Medical Scientist - Grade 1

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The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and qua ternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds.

Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

This is an ongoing, part time position, working 24/7 rotating shift and 6 days a fortnight within the RWH Core Laboratory. You will be responsible for performance of duties in all areas of our multi-disciplinary Core Laboratory (Haematology, Blood Bank, Biochemistry and Specimen Reception) to provide an efficient, caring and professional diagnostic service. You are required to participate in the 24/7 shift roster and on‑call roster, and will also be required to work at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

• Perform and report diagnostic laboratory tests following techniques and procedures documented in laboratory manuals and the Quality System Standard (ISO 15189‑2013)
• Contribute to consistently meeting benchmark Turn Around Times (TAT) established for the laboratory
• Perform maintenance and quality control testing of Haematology, Blood bank and Biochemistry equipment

Classification for this position will range from RX2 to RX7.

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or Bachelor of Science or equivalent is mandatory. Where “equivalent” includes a degree awarded by an overseas tertiary institution which is recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition, which in the case of Medical Scientists is the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)
• Experience in a multi‑discipline diagnostic pathology laboratory, with experience in at least two of the three disciplines of Blood Banking, Haematology and Biochemistry
• Major in Haematology /Blood Bank is highly desirable
• Demonstrated relevant technical skills and knowledge and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Knowledge of ISO
  15189 and its application to medical testing is advantageous

If this sounds like you,  to view the position description.

We are a NATA accredited branch Laboratory of RCH Laboratory Services that provides 24/7 essential pathology services to The Women’s Hospital.

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff immunisation
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Professional development and special events
• Culture of continuous improvement

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information about this position please contact Carmen Muzzolini, RWH Core Laboratory Senior Scientist Ph:  Email:
Carmen.muzzolini.au

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world‑class…