Medical Laboratory Technician

Permanent part-time

opportunity working within the largest medical laboratory in the South
Island
- Join
our experienced team of laboratory professionals and grow your skills
within our busy diagnostic facility
- Must
hold registration with the Medical Sciences Council as a MLPAT/MLT
- 2-4yrs
experience in a medical laboratory specific to Specimen Services and Core Chemistry
is essential
- Midnight
Shift - to 8am
- Salary

**Band is $52,260 to $81,542 paid as per PSA attached. The Team**: What we do
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic
facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury within Christchurch. You - ll 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 case load. We have a modern
and well-equipped lab including a good range of specialist equipment.
We have a part-time opportunity (32hrs per week)
for a Medical Laboratory Pre-analytical Technician (MLPAT)/Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT) to join our Specimen Services team The role will
encompass midnight to 8:00am shifts on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings and
another day/evening shift as well as rostered weekends.
Registration with the Medical Sciences Council as a
MLPAT/MLT is essential. Must hold a current APC. CPD participation with NZILMS
also required.

**The Role**: Where
you fit in

**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
- Knowledge of Core chemistry
- Operating the Lamson system
- Working independently on the midnight shift
- Managing and prioritising large volumes of workYour 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 LaboratoryMō 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 Value
- s):

- 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 huaNgā 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
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
The Future of the Health Industry
It will be a condition of employment for this role
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. As a person working in the
health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of
people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the
risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can
place an increased burden on our healthcare system. The requirement to be
vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against
the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai