Medical Scientist at SA Health

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

108809.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bone Density Testing, Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, Quality Assurance, Client Identification, Post-Imaging Processing, Research, Liaising, Medical Radiation

Industry

Description

* Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Marion GP Plus – Bone Density Unit SADES * Salary $88,255.00 - $108,809.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) MeS2| 0.4 FTE – Contract available until May 2027 We are looking for a Medical Scientist to join our Bone Density Unit at GP Plus Marion! The Bone Density Unit provides a bone density scanning service to the outpatient clinics of Southern Adelaide Local Health Network and the broader community About the role: Reporting to the Head of Bone Density Service, your duties as the Medical Scientist will include: * Ensuring all clients are positively identified prior to commencement of examination and all relevant client and examination data is recorded. * Performing routine and specialised bone density testing using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and derivative techniques, requiring the selection and application of said techniques to meet individual client requirements and adhering to departmental imaging protocols and legislative requirements. * Performing post -imaging processing. * Ensuring the calibration and ongoing quality assurance of bone density testing as per national and internationally recognised standards. * Engaging in quality control and bone density related research under the supervision of the reporting clinician. * Liaising with and provide advice to senior medical staff regarding interpretation of unusual and technically complicated cases About you: * Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) or equivalent. * A Degree in Medical Radiation or a qualification that is recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Bone Mineral Society which permits the holder to undertake the Bone Densitometry Clinical Accreditation training course. * A license to operate an ionising radiation apparatus issued by the Environmental Protection Agency of South Australia. * Experience in the practical day-to-day operation of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometers. * Detailed knowledge of the reporting and filing mechanisms associated with current bone density scanning. Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. Want To Know More? Contact: Melina Monsoor, Administration Manager, Endocrine Department, 0405441142, Melina.Monsoor@sa.gov.au [Melina.Monsoor@sa.gov.au] Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 12th April 2026 Attachments: * 932795 Medical Scientist - Role Description.pdf [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtZjzSKZGVP9MG4y2s3xWGnNuAvzwd05TKWoqGIkboc831R6vNKcYCiNy8Y6F_xZ0K7CkVDHXnfvIOLeRHA_rMWtYhmdYDwWBYgnuRosR0-mXg1wtgXeUj_Qrk2XAZXEmJ0m1Z8FQr3gG9z_6BODasVA%7e%7e] * Australian applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/australian+applicant+guidelines] * International applicant guidelines [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/international+applicant+guidelines] Applicant Information: * We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here [https://www.smartsalary.com.au/] to find out more about salary packaging. * The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. * Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. * SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2FPublic%2BContent%2FSA%2BHealth%2BInternet%2FClinical%2BResources%2FClinical%2BPrograms%2Band%2BPractice%2BGuidelines%2FImmunisation%2Bfor%2Bhealth%2Bprofessionals%2FHealth%2Bcare%2Bworker%2Bimmunisation%2Band%2Bscreening%2Brequirements&data=05%7C01%7CLucy.Camilleri%40sa.gov.au%7C4f148950ac4b4148fa9f08db20524c7c%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C1%7C0%7C638139310064552525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FEgqQUOdrX7RLiam9flcwd8wZBIXFYU%2BhnV5EaPrQA8%3D&reserved=0] in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 932795

Responsibilities

The Medical Scientist will ensure proper client identification and perform routine and specialized bone density testing. They will also engage in quality control and related research while liaising with senior medical staff.