Specimen Reception Technician/Trainee

Specimen Reception Technician/Trainee
Part-time Permanent
Dunedin
About the company | Mo Matou
Awanui Labs - Dunedin has provided doctors and patients in New Zealand with pathology services since 1960. Awanui has laboratories throughout the country and is committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients. Our team consists of talented and skilled individuals, all of whom play an important role in helping us to be New Zealand's leading provider of quality private healthcare services.
About the role | Nga korero mo te turanga
We are looking for 2X Trainee/Technician for our Specimen reception team. Your working hours would be 7:30 am to 11:00 am or 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and weekends shifts as requested. Your key tasks will be receiving and preparing samples, barcoding, performing data entry of patients and test details, and answering phones. This is a hands-on role in the laboratory environment where you will work collaboratively as part of the team, work well under pressure, and have an eye for detail and problem-solving ability.
To succeed in this role, you will need | Kia angitu, me whai koe i:

The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines.
Customer focus and commitment to providing a high quality of service to internal and external customers with effective interpersonal skills.
A sound knowledge of medical terminology, and laboratory operations including safety, operations of equipment and hands-on practical experience is desirable; but not essential.
Diploma in Applied Science or a Bachelor of Science would be an advantage.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand without any restriction.
Interested candidates must be team players with initiative, good interpersonal and communication skills and possess the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Why Join Us?
At Awanui, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care. We are on a mission to provide accurate medical expertise to every person, every day, and you can be a part of this significant endeavour.
If this role interests you and you would like to take a step towards your career in the Medical Lab, apply now with your updated CV and a cover letter.
Applications close on 14 December 2024.
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