Medical Laboratory Scientist Point of Care Testing

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent fulltime position based at Canterbury Health Laboratories

  • Provide medical diagnostic testing and equipment training on the
frontlines of patient care

  • NZ Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical
Sciences Council (or eligibility to obtain) is essentialMō te tūnga |
About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories are committed to
ensuring high-quality, timely laboratory testing to our community. Our Point of
Care Testing team (PoCT) provide diagnostic testing as well as ongoing training
and support to both primary and secondary healthcare providers. Our team are
actively involved at the interface of many services within our health system,
bringing the laboratory expertise out into the clinical environments of
Tertiary Hospital Services, Pharmacies, Private Hospitals and General
Practices.
Our team currently have a permanent full-time
opportunity for an experienced registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join
us This role will see you working 40 hours per week (1 FTE)

Mon-Fri, 8am - 4:30pm, working both at Canterbury Health Laboratories
and out in the community.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Support and maintain timely diagnostic testing;
  • Providing training and competency assessment to clinical staff and
users of PoCT equipment;

  • Maintaining quality assurance programs on PoCT devices;
  • Involvement in the development and implementation of PoCT
strategies that are beneficial to both the patient and the health system.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills
and experience

  • Demonstrated laboratory experience is
highly desirable, as is experience in biochemistry and haematology;

  • High levels of motivation, innovation and an adaptable nature;
  • Strong analytical skills will also be sought after;
  • Ability to rise to a challenge, an easy communication style and a
great team player;

  • As some travel is required, a full NZ drivers license is essential;
  • NZ Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligibility to
obtain is essential.
Mō mātou | About Us
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the
day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions
delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the
functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions
and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health
services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.

  • Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi
  • Putting people at the heart of all
we do

  • We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront
of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and
protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast
community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, is driven by

**our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value

- s)**:

  • Care and respect for others
  • Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
  • Integrity in all we do
  • Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te
pono.

  • Responsibility for outcomes
  • Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha
When you work at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you are
part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great
coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you
are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique
self.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, there could be a place for you Please visit our
careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora

  • Waitaha.
Applications will be processed as they are
The Future of the Health Industry
only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is
Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required
to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health
and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people,
some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that
you may contract Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep
you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential
transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of
your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

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