Senior Pathology Information Officer

Job Description: Excellent benefits including salary packagingFitzroy locationFriendly and supportive team environmentWork for one of Australia’s leading hospital groupsPermanent, Full-time position About The Role This role provides first line support of the Laboratory Information System (LIS). The role includes development and enhancement, documentation and training relating to the LIS. The Pathology Information Officer will also be required to support other IT systems utilised in Pathology and may be required to install IT hardware at St Vincent’s Hospital and at St Vincent’s Pathology collection centres. Provide support and troubleshoot all Pathology IT issuesSupport the maintenance and development of St Vincent’s Hospital internet and intranetAs requested, write data extracts for managing reporting of Pathology statisticsSupport and implement HL7 integration for internal and external systemsSupport implementation of electronic medical record at St Vincent’s Hospital Classifications for this position will range from classification range HS4 - HS29 ($83,647.20 - $92,482.00 per annum pro rata) - possibility of over award for the right candidate Your Contribution Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Laboratory Science, and/or relevant industry experience.Demonstrated IT skills & knowledge of Pathology and hospital IT systems, instrumentation, Database management and HL7 messaging.Interpersonal skills to support our external clientsParticipate in the Pathology IT on call rosterCurrent National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparksDiscounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvement About Pathology St Vincent’s Pathology provides pathology services to St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, to a number of Private Hospitals and to Specialist and general practitioners in and around Melbourne. Via a network of over 60 accreditated Pathology Collection Centres located across Metropolitan Melbourne, St Vincent’s Pathology services privately referred patients in the community. St Vincent’s Pathology is a member of a multidisciplinary health care team which delivers care in a patient focused manner. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Please refer to the Position description below for more information: POSITION PURPOSE This role provides first line support of the Laboratory Information System (LIS). The role includes development and enhancement, documentation and training relating to the LIS. The Pathology Information Officer will also be required to support other IT systems utilised in Pathology and may be required to install IT hardware at St Vincent’s Hospital and at St Vincent’s Pathology collection centres. POSITION DUTIES Provide support and troubleshoot all Pathology IT issuesSupport the maintenance and development of St Vincent’s Hospital internet and intranetAs requested, write data extracts for managing reporting of Pathology statisticsSupport and implement HL7 integration for internal and external systemsSupport and implement change initiatives as directedSupport Pathology reporting to My Health RecordSupport implementation of electronic medical record at St Vincent’s HospitalLiaise with LIS vendor and hospital IT relating to LIS/CIS upgradesParticipate in and support the change control process for informatics systems and processesResponsible for documenting changes to systems and gaining relevant approval for changesTest and validate changes to programs after creation/modification and before release to general usersCommunicate to internal and external stakeholder service enhancements, updates and disruptionsProvide remote and on-site support to medical practices utilising St Vincent’s PathologyEngage with external clinics and clinicians to provide access to electronic resultsFacilitate staff onboarding, training and access requirements for LIS and IT Systems as requiredPerform audits of user accounts access and other quality audits as requestedIdentify, report, and actively participate in risk mitigation.Engage in and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Ensure informatics documentation are in accordance with the St Vincent’s Quality Management System and compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements in relation to informatic.Participate and support relevant activities to ensure compliance with NATA accreditation in ISO 15189 and NPAAC requirements, TGA cGMP, and other regulatory and legislative requirements in relation to informatic. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS General Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHMComply with all SVHM requirements policies, procedures, by laws and directionsEnsure only to access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessedDisplay adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the businessTreat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of ConductOnly access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessedParticipate in the annual SVHM performance review processDisplay adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the businessComply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisionsDisplay a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performanceMaintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake dutiesTake personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work performedRecognise the relationship between clinical and non-clinical functions in the achievement of optimal safety and quality careTake all necessary care and precautions in the performance of dutiesParticipate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to- day work Health and Safety Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencementProtect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directionsReport incidents and accidents and collaborate with management to resolve safety issuesComplete required Fire and Emergency Training annuallyComplete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annuallyAs required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirementsParticipate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazardsReport any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman and the Laboratory Quality Management SystemIdentify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomesSupervisor more junior staff (if applicable) SELECTION CRITERIA Essential Registration, License Or Qualification Requirements Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Laboratory Science, and/or relevant industry experience. Other Essential Requirements Demonstrated IT skills & knowledge of Pathology and hospital IT systems, instrumentation, Database management and HL7 messaging.Interpersonal skills to support our external clientsParticipate in the Pathology IT on call roster Closing Date: 7 June 2025 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct