NSW Health Pathology is the largest single anatomical pathology (Histology and Cytology) service provider in Australia, providing services to all NSW public hospitals and many private hospitals.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with leading anatomical pathologists with international recognition in areas including melanoma and breast pathology. Many have edited or authored chapters in the definitive World Health Organization classifications of tumours, which inform the diagnostic criteria on which all tumour diagnoses are made.
What you’ll be doing
Cytologists perform a range of operational laboratory activities including coordinating and providing scientific and technical training and the ongoing review, development and quality management of laboratory practices to ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures, quality standards and continual process improvement.
About you
You’ll have the following expertise and qualities:
- Bachelor degree or higher degree in Science/Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification, with subjects relevant to pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Knowledge of cytology with a commitment to ongoing training and continuing education in the advancing area of cytology for both processing and reporting of samples.
- Able to work in a team and autonomously to deliver results within specified timeframes and contribute to a range of diagnostic skills relevant to the laboratory.
- Have initiative, problem solving and analytical skills including an ability to apply established principles in a pathology laboratory and investigate and resolve general and complex issues within the laboratory environment.