Medical Laboratory Technician Histology

Permanent full-time position available
- Join our Histology Department
- Great opportunity to actively contribute to the health industryMō 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 case
load. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range of
specialist equipment.
The Anatomical Pathology Unit is only open 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, Pathologist Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars as well as
administrative staff.

**The Role**: Where
you fit in
We - re 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,
full 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. The
role may include participation in the non-gynae Cytology rotation.

**In this role, you will be responsible for**:

- Preparing stained slides (including embedding, microtomy and

staining)
- Technical assistance for the reception, processing, cutting and
staining of urgent paraffin and fresh sections (frozen sections)
- Providing a high-quality service to clientsNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Time Management skills
- Communication and Interpersonal skills
- The ability to maintain high professional standard
- A working knowledge of laboratory information systems
- You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical

Laboratory Technician with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
- Previous experience in Histology, including special stains, is advantageousMō 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