Dissection Scientist & Specimen Workflow Lead

NSW Health Pathology; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

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Job summary

NSW Health Pathology at Wollongong Hospital is seeking a Dissection Scientist to join the Anatomical Pathology team. The role centers on pre-analytical and cut-up activities, reporting to the SHS in Charge with specific accountability to the supervising Pathologist for specimen management and triage.

The incumbent will lead staff in the specimen reception and cut-up areas, ensuring safe, efficient daily operations and accurate specimen handling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
• Post graduate study in specimen dissection and/or substantiated proficiency performing non-complex and complex specimen dissection and direct transfer in a diagnostic anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Must demonstrate high level of written and verbal communication and be familiar with terminology required for specimen dissection.
• Must exhibit initiative, be self directed and demonstrate ongoing learning and development.
• Must demonstrate sound decision making with regard to specimen handling and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• The Dissection Scientist focuses on pre-analytical and cut-up aspects of Anatomical Pathology as a member of the Anatomical Pathology team.
• Oversee staff in the specimen reception and cut-up areas, ensuring safe and efficient daily operation.
• Involve in all aspects of specimen reception and triage including fresh and fixed specimens, shared/split specimens, and follow up with requestors.
• Independently perform specimen direct transfer and dissection with appropriate description and dictation.
• Operate within NSWHP, RCPA, NPAAC and ISO 15189 policy framework.

Job description

NSW Health Pathology at Wollongong Hospital is seeking a Dissection Scientist to join the Anatomical Pathology team. The role centers on pre-analytical and cut-up activities, reporting to the SHS in Charge with specific accountability to the supervising Pathologist for specimen management and triage.

The incumbent will lead staff in the specimen reception and cut-up areas, ensuring safe, efficient daily operations and accurate specimen handling.