Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technician Grade 2

Anatomical Pathology - Cytology/Histology

• Full time fixed term position - 80hrs per fortnight (including ADO)
• Based at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Parkville - varied role working in both Histology and Cytology
• Join a supportive and diverse Pathology team

The Anatomical Pathology department at RMH is a NATA and RCPA accredited laboratory which provides a wide range of Histopathology and Cytopathology testing, participation in multidisciplinary meetings, teaching and training activities, pathology registrar training, research activities, including tissue banking and deceased patient management.
 

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician with Anatomical Pathology experience to join our team of highly specialised scientists and technicians in the provision of services to RMH and the Parkville Precinct medical providers. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work across various technical roles participating in a rotating roster.

  Benefit of working with The Royal Melbourne Hospital:

• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a collaborative and supportive team.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including onsite staff gym, staff medical service, employee assistance program, peer support program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.
• Great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.

Your new role:

• Perform routine Histology and Cytology duties including Sample Accessioning, Embedding, Microtomy, Scientist cut -up, frozen sections, special stains and Cytopreparation.
• Perform specialized Histology duties including Immunohistochemistry, Renal histology, FISH and Molecular pathology as required
• Perform attendance of procedures - Renal biopsy and FNA.
• Participate in staff meetings, self-education activities, internal & external training courses, and in clinical and scientific meetings.

About you:

• You hold an Associate Diploma in Science or in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory) or equivalent qualification, related to Pathology/Anatomical Pathology.
• You have tertiary teaching hospital laboratory experience and are looking to expand your skills working across a variety of roles.
• You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional development.
• You are well organised, self-motivated, and work well in a multidisciplinary team.

The RMH stands in solidarity with First Nations people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested? Apply today!

Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applicants are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to us via the details below. We would love to hear from you!

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