Medical Laboratory Technician | Histology Department

5 days ago


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

Permanent part-time position (0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week working Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - either 0830-1700 or 0900-1700

Join our Histology Department

Great opportunity to actively contribute to the health industry

Mo te tunga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) provides a 24/7 service to the hospital and the community which includes high volume automation as well as some manual testing. Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient.

The Anatomical Pathology Department operates Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00.

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, Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars as well as Administrative staff.

The Role: Where you fit in

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team at Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand. This is a permanent, part-time role working in the Anatomical Pathology Department.

The successful applicant will join the Histology MLT team, performing all core Histology tasks, along with specials stains.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Preparing stained slides (including embedding, microtomy and staining)

Technical assistance for the receipting, processing, sectioning and staining of urgent paraffin and fresh sections (frozen sections)

Providing a high-quality service to clients

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Time management skills

Communication and Interpersonal skills

The ability to maintain high professional standards

A working knowledge of laboratory information systems

You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

Previous experience in Histology, including special stains, is advantageous

Mo matou | About Us

Ko nga tangata, te matua 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 Maori 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 a Matou Uara (Our Values):

Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.

Integrity in all we do - Hapai i a matou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.

Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i nga hua

Nga 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 whanau 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 inaianei | Apply Now

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

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.

Contact Kerri McCarthy on ****** for 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.

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