Medical Laboratory Assistant

6 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Canterbury District Health Board Full time

About the Role:

Canterbury Health Laboratories is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury within Christchurch. In this role, 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. You will be responsible for 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, and answering telephone enquiries in our Lab line call centre.

About You:

  • You will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as the ability to contribute to and improve personal and team performance.
  • Data entry experience and competent level computer skills are preferable. Familiarity with laboratory processes and experience in a similar role are also advantageous.


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