Scientist Grade 1 - Microbiology
Full time fixed term position
Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini benefits:

• Tax savings - Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• Attractive remuneration with guaranteed annual increases + 11.5% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
• Located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares available
• Discounts on hospital services
• Enjoyable workplace culture in a values driven organisation

How you will make an impact
Cabrini Pathology is a multidisciplinary pathology laboratory operating 24/7 and provides a quality service for the rapid diagnosis of disease and subsequent patient monitoring.
The Medical Scientist Grade 1 (Microbiology) performs the essential role of ensuring specimens are processed efficiently and results are reported accurately to clients of Cabrini Pathology.
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to maintaining the highest professional standards and continually develop your skills within our dedicated team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring work within your area and keeping work lists up to date
• Receiving specimens into the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner and performing data entry as required
• Processing specimens according to departmental procedures and ensuring that correct sample identification has been completed
• Performing calibrations and testing, either on analysers or manually, to obtain results for reporting
• Performing internal and external quality control procedures and taking appropriate action if controls are out of range
• Interpreting and authorising results to a level consistent with training and taking appropriate action with abnormal/urgent results
• Participating in training and ongoing education to develop and maintain competency in manual and automated Microbiology techniques consistent with training to assist in the functioning of the department

About you

Along with a high level customer service focus to both internal and external clients, you will also have the following:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (MLS) or equivalent
• Membership of AIMS (desirable)
• Experience in a Microbiology laboratory preferred
• Understanding of NATA and ISO15189 quality system requirements
• Knowledge of pathology testing requirements
• Understanding of quality control and quality assurance programs
• Capability to troubleshoot errors and acting to resolve the cause of analytical errors
• Well developed interpersonal skills and a professional approach
• Ability to work well autonomously or within a team

Enquiries should be directed to: Stuart Fleming, Pathology Services Manager - 9508 1703
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. 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.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

• Monitoring work within your area and keeping work lists up to date
• Receiving specimens into the laboratory in a timely and accurate manner and performing data entry as required
• Processing specimens according to departmental procedures and ensuring that correct sample identification has been completed
• Performing calibrations and testing, either on analysers or manually, to obtain results for reporting
• Performing internal and external quality control procedures and taking appropriate action if controls are out of range
• Interpreting and authorising results to a level consistent with training and taking appropriate action with abnormal/urgent results
• Participating in training and ongoing education to develop and maintain competency in manual and automated Microbiology techniques consistent with training to assist in the functioning of the departmen