If medical pathology interests you, this large organisation will have you performing and supervising pathology investigations in a diverse environment
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Graduate, Specialist Reserve
The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Officer are to perform and supervise a range of common pathology laboratory investigations on patients under ADF medical care. This involves the management of a small staff of technicians. In addition, the Laboratory Officer is required to advise clinicians on the interpretation of laboratory reports and further investigations.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- conduct routine haematology investigations;
- provide routine blood crossmatching and screening services in support of casualty and surgery;
- perform routine and specialised chemistry analysis;
- perform microbiological analysis of biological and environmental samples;
- maintain instrumentation integrity through regular preventative maintenance and minor repairs;
- collect specimens for analysis in RAAF laboratories;
- manage laboratory resources; and
- conduct training for subordinate staff.