Anatomical Pathology Scientist: Cytology & Histology Expert

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Health Brisbane in North Queensland seeks an experienced Anatomical Scientist in cytology and histology. The role requires independent clinical judgement, handling cytology, histology and immunohistochemical investigations with high accuracy.

You will support Fine Needle Aspirate services for local and off-site clinics, contribute to diagnostic reporting, and participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives within NATA/ISO accreditation frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Anatomical Pathology techniques and its diagnostic application.
• Ability to provide general Cytological advice to supervisors regarding service delivery and improvement opportunities.
• Knowledge of histological applications from routine tissue management to advanced methods.
• Identify, develop and implement quality and service improvement activities per NATA/ISO accreditation.
• Active participation in continuing education and professional development.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team to meet deadlines.
• Roster availability across department operating hours.

Responsabilités

• Exercise independent professional clinical judgement in delivering high level Anatomical Pathology services.
• Participate in Fine Needle Aspiration services for clients and off-site clinics.
• Apply cytology and histology methods including processing, embedding, microtomy and staining, plus immunohistochemistry.
• Undertake surgical cut-up, diagnostic specimen management, testing and related duties per protocols and standards.
• Develop scientific knowledge in cytology and histology through formal and informal professional development.
• Engage in ongoing quality and service improvement activities within accreditation frameworks.

Connaissances

Independent professional judgement

Cytology techniques

Team communication

Professional development

Description du poste

Queensland Health Brisbane in North Queensland seeks an experienced Anatomical Scientist in cytology and histology. The role requires independent clinical judgement, handling cytology, histology and immunohistochemical investigations with high accuracy.

You will support Fine Needle Aspirate services for local and off-site clinics, contribute to diagnostic reporting, and participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives within NATA/ISO accreditation frameworks.