Medical Laboratory Scientist - Senior

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Career training and development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service in Caloundra, QLD, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Anatomical Pathology team. You will apply a range of routine and specialised histological procedures to surgical and autopsy specimens, using independent scientific judgement to verify test results and advise clinical units as appropriate.

Key responsibilities include performing complex histology, special stains, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, urgent frozen sections,

Qualifications

• Advanced histology techniques and procedures including routine and complex processing, special stains, IHC, IF, urgent frozen sections, and ancillary investigations.
• Independent professional judgment in testing to support accurate diagnosis and reporting.
• Compliance with accreditation, professional standards, and ethical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply advanced histology techniques and procedures, including routine and complex histological processing, special stains, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, urgent frozen section protocols, and ancillary investigations.
• Exercise advanced professional judgement in the performance, troubleshooting, validation and quality assurance of histological testing to support accurate clinical diagnosis and reporting.
• Independently undertake complex surgical specimen cut-up, diagnostic specimen management, testing and related activities in accordance with accredited protocols, professional standards, ethical requirements, and NPAAC standards.
• Provide a MOHS service, working with clinicians and surgeons for timely, clinically responsive delivery.

Skills

Histology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Surgical specimen handling

Quality assurance

MOHS service

Job description

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service – Caloundra QLD

We are excited to welcome a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work within our Anatomical Pathology team!

As a team member you will apply a range of both routine and specialised histological procedures to surgical and autopsy specimens to detect pathological features essential for diagnosis applying independent scientific judgement in the analysis of patient specimens leading to the verification and validation of test results and the provision of advice to the clinical unit where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently apply advanced histology techniques and procedures, including routine and complex histological processing, special stains, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, urgent frozen section protocols, and ancillary investigations.
• Exercise advanced professional judgement in the performance, troubleshooting, validation and quality assurance of histological testing to support accurate clinical diagnosis and reporting.
• Independently undertake complex surgical specimen cut-up, diagnostic specimen management, testing and related activities in accordance with accredited protocols, professional standards, ethical requirements, and National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) standards, escalating issues of clinical or operational significance as appropriate.
• Provide a specialist MOHS service, working collaboratively with clinicians and surgeons, to ensure timely and clinically responsive service delivery.

Comprising of salary rates $64.64 - $69.55 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (permanent part time position available, one day per month for 7.6hrs). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.