Kathryn Taranto

Scientific Supervisor at Victorian Cytology Service
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, AU

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Scientific Supervisor
      • 2015 - Present

      • Provided supervision, leadership and guidance for up to 45 scientific staff, ensuring employees were committed, productive and provided with appropriate training and development.• Managed the day to day operations of the screening areas, including the timely processing of work, rostering and leave allocation.• Assisted in the development, implementation and review of policies and procedures for the Scientific Department.• Performed individual staff Performance Assessment Reviews; providing feedback and development plans for career advancement.• Assisted in the coordination of activities in the Scientific Department to ensure the department met quality and key performance indicators.• Participated in internal and external Quality Assurance activities• Teaching and tutoring of scientific staff and RMIT students.• Primary, secondary and review screening of gynaecological smears in accordance to VCS Work Practices.• Referral of cases to pathologists according to VCS Work Practices.• Primary and secondary screening as well as distribution of Dual Stain (p16/Ki-67) specimens.• Reported non-conformances and took appropriate action according to documented quality system procedures.

    • Grade 2 Scientist
      • 2002 - 2015

    • Grade 1 Scientist
      • 1994 - 2002

    • Trainee Medical Laboratory Scientist (Cytology)
      • 1994 - 1994

Education

  • RMIT University
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
    1989 - 1993

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