Medical Laboratory Scientist/technician

4 days ago


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

**Permanent full time position working 40 hours per week 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/Technician with the Medical Sciences Council (or eligibility to obtain) is essential**

**Mō 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/Technician to join us This role will see you working 40 hours per week (1.0 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**

“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 Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):

- 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 Health New Zealand**

When you work at 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 Health NZ, 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 Health NZ Canterbury, there could be a place for you

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

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