Scientist - Cytology

Queensland Health; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

12.75% superannuation

38 hour full time week

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee support services (24/7)

Résumé du poste

Queensland Health at Pathology Queensland Central (RBWH) provides comprehensive cytology services across Queensland and internationally. The role involves screening and reporting gynecological and non-gynecological cytology preparations, and contributing to specimen preparation and diagnostic testing within a collaborative team.

Commitment to continuing education, participation in quality and service improvement activities, and roster involvement across operating hours are essential to support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to screen and report gynecological and non-gynecological cytology preparations.
• Ability to undertake cytology specimen preparation, assessment and diagnostic testing.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development.

Responsabilités

• Screen and report cytology preparations as authorised.
• Prepare cytology specimens and perform diagnostic testing as required.
• Work within the team to achieve unit goals and participate in quality activities.
• Participate in rostered shifts across department operating hours.

Connaissances

Cytology screening

Team collaboration

Professional development

Quality improvement

Roster flexibility

Description du poste

Cytology at Pathology Queensland Central (RBWH) provides a comprehensive state-wide gynaecological (cervical) cytology service and a non-gynaecological cytology service to hospitals on site as well as a central referral service to laboratories throughout Queensland and overseas.

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to screen and where authorised, report and validate gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology preparations.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake, or rapidly acquire the skills to undertake, cytology specimen preparation, assessment, diagnostic testing and related duties both within the preparatory laboratory and at external clinical units.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment to achieve the goals of the work unit.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to actively participate in and contribute to continuing education and other professional development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and implement quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation/certification.
• Availability to participate in a roster system across the operating hours of the department.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading
• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.
• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.