Medical Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Awanui Full time
Medical Laboratory Technician - Histology
Permanent, Full-time Christchurch

About Us:


Awanui Labs - Canterbury (previously known as Canterbury SCL)provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients.

Awanui Labs - Canterbury is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare Group), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.


About the role:
Our Histology Department is currently searching for a dedicated, enthusiastic and competent Medical Laboratory Technician.
This is a permanent full-time position of 80 hours per fortnight.
This role will be remunerated at $29.66 to $35.00 depending on experience.
You will be willing to learn new skills, work well alone and as part of a team.
Extremely well-organised, detail-oriented and friendly with a strong focus on quality and customer service.

The successful applicant must have a high degree of accuracy and be self-sufficient in order to excel in this role.

As part of this role you will be required to undertake the following duties:

Receipts, process and stores specimens correctly, giving appropriate priority to urgent specimens.
Prioritise and organise work to meet established deadlines and turn-around times.
Perform tests in accordance with the protocols and methods established.
Understand the basic principles and techniques of the methods and protocols used within the Department.
Set up and operate the laboratory equipment in accordance with the Department's methods and procedure manuals.

Carry out and records the required equipment checks, calibrations, maintenance and quality control as required, including recognising problems and informing the appropriate person.

Use the LIS proficiently including generation of work lists, and entering data as appropriate.

To succeed in this role you will need:
The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines
A team focus with initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Excellent attention to detail, with good record-keeping skills
The ability to work independently, while in a supported role
Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician and a current Annual Practicing Certificateis desirable but not essential
You will be required to participate in our evening and weekend rosters
Eligibility to work in NZ.


If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team committed to providing quality pathology services, please click'Apply'now.

Application Closes on: 7 June 2024
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