Medical Scientist
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Medical Scientist - Neurodiagnostics Laboratory
• Part-time opportunity, 30.4hrs per week
• Grade 2 ($74,000 - $83,845) + generous salary packaging + super
• Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options to Austin hospital
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Neurodiagnostics Laboratory
The Neurodiagnostics Laboratory is committed to promoting the highest levels of diagnostic service for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person-centered evidence-based practice. The department provides services across all three campuses of Austin Health, from the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.
About the role
As a Medical Scientist at Austin Health, you will work collaboratively with a supportive team of professionals, who are passionate about providing best practice care for patients. You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoy their work and the contribution they make.
A regular day will see you:
• Provide a positive experience to patients, families and carers who attend the Neurodiagnostics Laboratory for diagnostic testing.
• Independently perform a range of neurodiagnostic tests focusing on nerve conduction studies and evoked potentials and providing support for electroencephalography (EEG) services when required.
• Provide technical support and supervision to medical trainees in clinical neurophysiology.
• Participate in laboratory programs and ongoing professional development
• Participate in laboratory programs for training and supervision of graduate scientific staff and students on clinical placement
About you
You will have excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
You’ll further have:
• Bachelor of Science / Applied Science with relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Provide a positive experience to patients, families and carers who attend the Neurodiagnostics Laboratory for diagnostic testing.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in using Natus software would be advantageous (but not essential)
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport and discounted car parking
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jo Leech (Manager, Neurodiagnostics Laboratory) joanne.leech@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: 20 October 2024
