Senior Medical Scientist, POCT Regional Lead

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development support

Travel and relocation assistance

Job summary

Tasmanian Government, Department of Health, Launceston General Hospital, is establishing a Senior Medical Scientist - POCT to support point-of-care testing services across the northern region of Tasmania. The role requires travel and will be primarily based at LGH, collaborating with pathology and wider clinical teams.

Candidates should have tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent and demonstrate POCT experience, QA/QC knowledge, and familiarity with NPAAC

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• Experience with POCT devices in a hospital/clinical setting.
• Ability to travel and work across the northern region of Tasmania.

Responsibilities

• Support POCT governance across LGH and primary health centres in the north.
• Serve as the primary POCT contact within the region and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

POCT experience

Organisational skills

QA/QC knowledge

NPAAC knowledge

Education

Medical Laboratory Science / Biomedical Science / Applied Science degree

Job description

Tasmanian Government, Department of Health, Launceston General Hospital, is establishing a Senior Medical Scientist - POCT to support point-of-care testing services across the northern region of Tasmania. The role requires travel and will be primarily based at LGH, collaborating with pathology and wider clinical teams.

Candidates should have tertiary qualification in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent and demonstrate POCT experience, QA/QC knowledge, and familiarity with NPAAC