Medical Scientist - Core Lab

at  Cabrini Health

Scientist Grade 1 Core lab
Full Time, ongoing position
Cabrini Malvern
$31-$45 per hour + superannuation (depending on years of experience - Grade 1, Year 1-7

Cabrini benefits:

• Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 11% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares available
• Generous relocation assistance available for candidates making the move to Melbourne
• Enjoyable workplace culture in a values driven organisation

How you will make an impact
As a Scientist at Cabrini, you will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience within our Pathology Department and further develop your skills within a multi-disciplined team. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest professional standards and participate in training and ongoing education in Biochemistry, Blood Bank and Haematology.

Primary responsibilities will include the following:

• Ensuring specimens are processed efficiently and results are reported accurately
• Referring any abnormal results to the senior scientist or pathologist as appropriate
• Performing calibrations and testing on analysers or manually to obtain results
• Maintaining a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
• Performing data entry and documenting any incidents or complaints on Riskman
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures and confidentiality

What you will bring to the role

Along with a demonstrated team, quality and customer service focus, the successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or equivalent
• Membership of AIMS or AACB preferred
• Experience in a Pathology laboratory and knowledge of pathology testing requirements
• Well developed interpersonal skills and a professional approach
• Ability to prioritise workload, perform duties without supervision and work well within a team
• An understanding of quality control and quality assurance programs
• Knowledge of NATA accreditation requirements and ISO15189 system requirements
• Capability to troubleshoot errors and resolve the cause of analytical errors
• Ability to interpret and authorise results to a level consistent with training and take appropriate action with abnormal/urgent results

Enquiries should be directed to: Stuart Fleming, Pathology Services Manager – 9508 1703
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s south east. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

• Ensuring specimens are processed efficiently and results are reported accurately
• Referring any abnormal results to the senior scientist or pathologist as appropriate
• Performing calibrations and testing on analysers or manually to obtain results
• Maintaining a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients
• Performing data entry and documenting any incidents or complaints on Riskman
• Maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures and confidentialit