• Raymond John Dauer, Austin Pathology

Ass. Dip. RMIT (MLT), B.APP.SC. (MLS), MBA (Swinburne), FAIMS Affiliated with AIMS (Fellow), HSANZ, ANZSBT, ASTH, ISTH, ISLH Raymond John Dauer is currently the Head of Haematology Laboratory Austin Pathology, Austin Hospital. His responsibilites include Automated Haematology and Coagulation, Blood Transfusion, Immunology, Stem Cell Cryopreservation and Specialised haematology and haemostasis. His career in Medical Laboratory Science spans more than thirty years and has had a long background in clinical medicine. Have an extensive knowledge and experience in the area of haemostasis, particularly in the area of thromboembolic disease and bleeding disorders. Raymond started his career in 1973 as a trainee Medical Laborory Technologist at the Peter MacCallum Hospital in Melbourne whilst studying at RMIT part time. Moved to St Vincents hospital in 1976 and completed his Diploma in 1978. In 1979 commenced at the Austin hospital and obtained his B App Sc (MLS) from RMIT in 1979 majoring in Immunohaematology. In 1983 Raymond was awarded FAIMS by examination. Took up Haematology lecturship postion at RMIT in 1986 which held until 1988 when moved to Department of Diagnostic Haematology, Royal Melbourne Hospital. Tried to complete a part time PhD during this period but due to funding and other issues had to withdraw from this. Raymond took up a position back at the Austin in 1994 in specialised Haemostasis. He completed an MBA at Swinburne University in 2001. Raymond has formal involvement in teaching and training of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and continue involvement at RMIT lecturing and demonstrating to undergraduate students. Active with training and teaching both scientific and medical (RCPA candidates) personnel. Professional, laboratory scientist and manager with a strong commitment to continuing education, professional development, change management and systems thinking.