Scientist - Cytology, Queensland Health

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 98 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

38 hour week

Employee support services

Flexible leave and training

Career progression

Training opportunities

Résumé du poste

Queensland Health Brisbane North is seeking a Scientist - Cytology to join the Cytology service within Pathology Queensland Central. The role includes screening and reporting cytology preparations (cervical and non-gynaecological), specimen preparation, diagnostic tasks, and active participation in education and quality improvement initiatives.

You will work in a collaborative team, with rostered hours across the department, and have access to ongoing training and development opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Screen and report gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology preparations when authorised.
• Undertake cytology specimen preparation, assessment and diagnostic testing in lab and external units.
• Communicate effectively within a team.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Initiate quality and service improvement activities per accreditation standards.
• Roster system across operating hours.

Connaissances

Cytology screening

Cytology reporting

Specimen preparation

Teamwork

Professional development

Quality improvement

Roster management

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.

Scientist - Cytology, Queensland Health Brisbane - North, Australia