Laboratory Manager - Newcastle

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology in Newcastle NSW seeks an experienced Laboratory Manager to lead the Gateshead/Maitland laboratories. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will work across haematology, transfusion, coagulation, biochemistry and microbiology, manage staff schedules, mentor team members and collaborate with pathologists to ensure policy compliance and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Medical science degree or recognised AIMS equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a senior scientist in healthcare pathology.
• Strong knowledge of Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and Microbiology.
• Understanding of WHS, quality systems and ANZSBT, NPAAC and NATA requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office and Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily laboratory operations and delivering patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Operating in a multi-disciplined capacity across haematology, transfusion, coagulation, biochemistry and microbiology.
• Taking charge of staff rosters and mentoring staff to ensure high performance.
• Collaborating with pathologists and managers to ensure policy compliance.
• Networking with clients to promote the company and strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication

WH&S knowledge

Quality systems

Haematology knowledge

Coagulation knowledge

Biochemistry knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Education

Medical science degree or recognised AIMS equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

MS Office

Job description

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology – Newcastle NSW

Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology is an established and well-respected pathology practice offering comprehensive, high-quality pathology across NSW and north-west Victoria. Our practice is managed by doctors for doctors and our success is driven by the innate understanding that Medical Leadership facilitates the highest standards of professional and operational excellence for the doctors and patients we serve.

We seek an enthusiastic Laboratory Manager to join the Gateshead/Maitland laboratories. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager you will be an essential leader and your responsibilities will include the following:

Overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory and delivering exceptional patient care in a fast paced healthcare environment.

Operating in a multi-skilled capacity on multiple disciplines including haematology, transfusion, coagulation, biochemistry and microbiology areas

Taking charge of staff schedules and mentoring staff to ensure highest level of performance.

Collaborating with key stakeholders, such as pathologists and managers, to ensure compliance of internal policies and procedures

Networking with clients to positively promote our company and continuously strengthen stakeholder relationships

We are looking for the following:

Graduated with a medical science degree or recognised AIMS equivalent

Minimum five years’ experience as a senior scientist in a healthcare pathology capacity. Prior scientific experience in a hospital laboratory would be highly regarded.

Technical competency in Haematology (including blood film morphology), Coagulation, Biochemistry and Blood Bank (including emergency transfusion protocols) and Microbiology.

Demonstrated in depth understanding of the pathology industry, proficiency in clinical department processes and a strong focus on attention to detail

Highly knowledgeable in Work Health Safety procedures, Quality systems and ANZSBT, NPAAC and NATA requirements.

Strong computer literacy, notable in MS Office and Laboratory Information System.

Is passionate about leading a team and can deliver multiple conflicting outcomes in timely manner.

Prior to and at all times during employment, applicants for this position must have the appropriate working rights to work in Australia.

Douglass Hanly Moir is an equal opportunity employer