Medical Laboratory Technician | Specimen Services

1 month ago

Christchurch, New Zealand CGR Services Full time

Mō te tūnga About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Te Whata Ora Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals within Christchurch.

You will be working for the largest medical laboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary / tertiary referral centre with a varied and challenging caseload.

We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range of specialist equipment.

We have a permanent full-time position available for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Specimen Services team

MLPAT / MLT is preferable.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high-quality service to clients
  • Registering samples into the Delphic LIS, and carrying out processes required for the pre-analytical processing of samples
  • Interpretation and input of request forms
  • Checking of data for accuracy and information
  • Answering telephone enquiries in our Lab line call centre
  • Liaising with staff, patients and referrers effectively
  • Co-ordinating shipments (outgoing and incoming)
  • Troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment / instrumentation

Your skills will include:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • The ability to contribute to and improve personal and team performance
  • Data entry experience; competent level computer skills is preferable
  • Familiarity with laboratory processes and experience in a similar role
  • The ability to perform rostered shifts in a 24 hour, 7 days per week Health Laboratory

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 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 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.

Tono ināianei Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted; therefore please apply directly on our career site.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

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.

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