Medical Laboratory Technician Specimen Services

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy
diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at
Canterbury DHB 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.
We have a part-time opportunity (18 hours per week)
for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Laboratory Assistant to join our
Specimen Services team
The role will require you to mahi (work) on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday from 1530 to 2200. Also this is a job share position.
MLPAT/MLT is preferable.

**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/instrumentationYour 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
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the
day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions
delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the
functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions
and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health
services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
- 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 - Waitaha, 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 - Waitaha
When you work at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, 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 - Waitaha, 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 - Waitaha, there could be a place for you Please visit our
careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora
- Waitaha.
Applications will be processed as they are
The Future of the Health Industry
only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is
Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required
to perform your role under the Health Order. 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. 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