Salary

$56,443 to $91,518 per annum

Classification

Allied Health Professional Level 1-2

Agreement

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Period of Employment

Permanent, full-time, shift work (fully rotational), working 76 hours per fortnight commencing ASAP

Please note that part time hours may be considered.

Location

Royal Hobart Hospital – Pathology Services – Core Laboratory

Duties

The Medical Scientist primarily works within the Core Laboratory which provides a 24-hours, 7 days a week diagnostic service in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Bank.

In the role of Medical Scientist - Core Laboratory, you will:

Perform the analyses of clinical samples required for the provision of routine and out of hours service.
Perform routine and specialised tests in the area of Pathology testing with accurate documentation of results and reports.
Follow guidelines in reporting results, including telephoning urgent and critical results.
Assist in the maintenance of procedures, equipment, quality control and supplies of consumables to ensure an uninterrupted service as far as possible.
Maintain adequate records of work performed according to the policy of the functional unit.

Essential Requirements

Satisfactory completion of an appropriate allied health professional course of study at a recognised tertiary institution and registered with the relevant Board or, in the case of unregulated professions, eligible for membership of the relevant professional association.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

519366, 510277, 513717 Medical Scientist - Core Lab HP1-2 (July 2020).pdf
519366, 510277, 513717 Medical Scientist - Core Lab HP1-2 (July 2020).docx
Applicant Guide.pdf
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply Now" button on this screen.
Applications will only be accepted online. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete an online application form, complete/upload your selection criteria responses and attach your resume. Please note that attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details for two referees before applying.

Important information

The email account you provide when making job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details.

For further information contact

Simon Handley
Medical Scientist in Charge - Biochemistry
Phone: (03) 6166 8199
Email: simon.handley@ths.tas.gov.au

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