Position Summary
- Working in a new and exciting laboratory at our flagship cardiac Hospital
- Extensive experience working in a Core Laboratory
- Part Time Ongoing Opportunity
Monash Health’s Victorian Heart Hospital is Australia’s first dedicated cardiac hospital providing innovative, holistic patient-centred care for all Victorians. The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and a standalone hospital, housing all on one campus, world-rankingMonash Universityand theVictorian Heart Institute, it combines world-class clinical care, research, education and training, representing a powerful model of collaboration, innovation and excellence. A multi award winning building, it sets a new international architectural benchmark for cardiac hospital design in a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility with access to landscaped spaces exuding calm and tranquillity, to enhance the patient experience and positively impact clinical outcomes.
Monash Pathology
Monash Health Pathology is an integral part of Monash Health. It is the largest public provider of Pathology services in the state and currently operates 6 laboratories. The largest of these is located at the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with additional laboratories located at the Dandenong, Moorabbin, Casey, Victorian Heart Hospital and Wonthaggi Hospitals. There is currently 18 collection locations based within the hospital sites and community settings. Services are provided to the Public and Private sectors, and other laboratory services.
Medical Scientist Grade 1
This is an exciting time to join us as join our team as we work in partnership with Alfred Health to be the premier shared public pathology service in Victoria. As a member of the pathology team you will be helping shape the direction of this partnership.
Reporting to the Pathology Site Manager now hiring a Medical Scientist Grade 1 with relevant core laboratory training in Haematology, Chemical Pathology and Transfusion with Morphology training desirable. As an integral member and part of our pool of Medical Scientists and Laboratory Technicians within the Victorian Heart Hospital, this role will carry out established diagnostic tests as required, during the hours of operation of the laboratory, and in accordance with Monash Pathology protocols. Our Laboratory operates a 24 hour service and rostering flexibility is required including availability to work required shifts and being on call.
Permanent Part-Time (24 Hours per fortnight) and able to work across following shifts times:
0630-1500, 0800-1630, 0930-18:00, 1430-2300, 2230-0700
For more information, please refer to Position Description.
About You
A dedicated and highly motivated Medial Scientist with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
To ensure your success in this role, you will have following demonstrated skills, experience, and knowledge:
- Degree in Science or Applied Science (MLS) or recognised equivalent
- Ability to review coupled with interpretation skills in reviewing internal QC and troubleshoot.
- Instrumentation including Beckman Coulter DxC700 AU, DxH690, Access 2, Radiometer ABL90, Werfen ACLTOP 350, Ortho Swift. Previous experience in these analysers is highly desirable
Monash Health is agreatplace to work
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five iCare values.
Monash Health’s Victorian Heart Hospital featuring:
- World-leading cardiac facility delivering tailored cardiovascular care and specialised lifesaving procedures
- Architecturally designed sustainable building, filled with colour, natural light and space
- Named best health building at theWorld Architecture Festival 2023
- Winner of INDE Award for best design in the Health and Wellbeing Space 2023
- Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service with 25.500 employees
- Inspiring leadership team fostering a high performing talent within a tertiary hospital
- We offerinclusion, equity, opportunity and a workplace where kindness matters
- Career Growth, Salary Packaging options, Health & Wellbeing program, Free flu vaccinations + more
How To Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit).
For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached‘Application Guide’located under Position Documents
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.