Medical Laboratory Scientist Histology

4 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury Full time

**Permanent part-time position (30 hours per week, 0.75 FTE)**:

- ** Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council**:

- ** Previous experience in Histology, including special stains and immunohistochemistry is preferable**

**_ Our Purpose:_** Why we do it**

When you work with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ, your part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

**_ The Team: _**What we do**

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join our team at Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand.

Part of Canterbury Health Laboratories and based on the campus of Christchurch Hospital, the Anatomical Pathology Department is made up of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Pathologist Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars and Administration staff.

The successful applicant will join the Histology MLS team, performing all core Histology tasks, along with specials stains and immunohistochemistry. Eventual participation in the on-call roster is expected following training period.

**_ The Role:_** Where you fit in**

In this role, you will be responsible for:

- Completing routine Histology tasks including embedding, sectioning, H&E staining, immunohistochemistry and special stains;
- Providing technical leadership across Histology, and active support for members of the team;
Your skills will include:

- Previous experience in Histology, including special stains and immunohistochemistry, is preferable
- You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council;
- Effective time management skills and communication skills;
- The ability to maintain high professional standards in line with the Code of Competencies and Standards;
- A working knowledge of laboratory information systems;
- You will be a highly-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently;
**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 hua

**Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whata Ora [Health NZ]**

When you work at Te Whata 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 the DHB, 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 Whata Ora [Health NZ], there could be a place for you

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whata Ora [Health NZ]

**Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai**

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