Medical Laboratory Scientist

Mō te tūnga | About the Role
Canterbury Health Laboratories is looking for a Medical Laboratory
Scientist on a permanent part-time position of 24 hours per week to join their
team in Ashburton. However extra hours covering leave, working the on-call
roster and weekend roster will be available to the successful applicant once
competencies are signed off.
We are a small team working in a busy environment where your
generalist skills will be valued. Ideally you will be registered with the
Medical Sciences Council with phlebotomy experience. You will be part of a
supportive and friendly team that has a strong quality focus. You will bring a
'can do' attitude as you work with the team of Scientists and Technicians to
ensure efficient and smooth running of laboratory services.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
Qualifications, experience, knowledge and

**skills**:
You will take responsibility for a variety of tasks including
collecting and processing specimens, data entry and responding to phone calls,
running analysers and performing haematology microscopy. A qualification in
haematology and Biochemistry would be advantageous. You will bring attention to
detail, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire for team work. We
The laboratory operates between the hours of 0700 and 1800 Monday
to Friday and your shift will be between these hours.
Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if
Mō mātou | About Us
'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 [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, 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 [Health NZ]
When you work at
the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], 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 [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than
yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
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additional information.
We have a range of
clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha
Canterbury, there could be a place for you
Please visit our
careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora
[Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury
The Future of the
Health Industry
It will be a condition of employment for this role that you are
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes
gaining Booster Dose. 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 or pass Covid-19 to other
staff. This can place an increased burden on our healthcare system. 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.
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