Hospital Scientist - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Hospital Scientist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38 Hours
Position Grade: Hospital Scientist (Year 1 - 8)
Salary: $70,956.89 to $101,208.98 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisation’ Hospital Scientists Agreement 2020
Department Name: Lung Function Lab

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:
The Lung Function Lab is a busy diagnostic service with a small team of scientists testing approximately 5,000 patients per year. Duties will include the physiological assessment of lung function in patients with a wide range of disease, preparation of lung function reports, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, quality assurance activities, teaching and related administrative tasks. The laboratory offers a comprehensive lung function testing service and is fully computerised.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Hospital Scientist who possess a passion for person centred care to work with a small team of scientists and perform high quality lung function testing (and associated administrative tasks) in a busy clinical environment.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. BSc or equivalent with human physiology
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a harmonious team
4. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and hospital staff
5. Self-motivated with attention to accuracy, detail, and achieving set goals in a timely manner
6. Understanding the principles of laboratory quality control and troubleshooting
7. Commitment to excellence in service delivery
8. Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development (e.g. attainment of Certified Respiratory Function Scientist Accreditation)

Applications close on 05 July 2024

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Mr Gary Gazibarich, Ph: 02 8382 2353, Email: gary.gazibarich@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Ms Sandra Sandar, Ph: 02 8382 2353, Email: naw.sandar@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

5 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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