Medical Laboratory Technician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Christchurch - Canterbury Health Labs
• 1 FTE - 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Permanent Full time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We currently have a permanent opportunity working 40hrs per week (Monday - Friday) for a Medical Laboratory technician to join our Endocrinology team. This varied position includes the use of automated biochemistry analysers, performing manual assays (ELISA, and RIA), preparation of samples for mass spectrometric analysis and reporting of laboratory results. The successful applicant will also contribute to the quality management procedures for the Endocrinology Section.

About the service

At the Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), our Specialist Testing Service is proud of its status as a leading-edge reference laboratory. Within our Specialist Testing Service we have over 65 skilled and dedicated Scientists and Technicians working across several specialist areas including: Specialist Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Immunology, Endocrinology, and Toxicology.  We are one of the few diagnostic health laboratories in New Zealand that develop new and innovative tests to meet changing healthcare needs.

About you

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out techniques to a high standard according to laboratory protocol and identifying and actioning results efficiently.
• Effectively and efficiently utilising the laboratory information system to register patients, input data, and access results.
• Carrying out troubleshooting of tests and equipment, complying with service/laboratory methods.
• Developing and maintaining your skills and professional expertise through teaching sessions and educational meetings.

Your skills will include:

• A general understanding of endocrinology and mass spectrometry is highly desirable.
• A client/patient focus and passion for delivering a high-quality service.
• The ability to liaise and communicate with a wide range of clinical and technical staff is imperative.
• Good working knowledge of a wide range of manual and semi-automated techniques.
•  The ability to lead quality improvement initiatives along with excellent time management skills, enabling you to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• New Zealand Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Training in this specialty area will be provided for the successful applicant if required.

About you 

Essential:

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards aligned with the competence standards.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn the significance and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Commitment to physical and mental well-being, with the stamina to meet role demands.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong drive for excellence and personal accountability.
• Self-awareness and the ability to positively influence others.
• High standards of personal, professional, and institutional integrity.

Desired:

• A keen interest in professional growth and development.
• A curious mindset with a willingness to challenge routines to improve processes.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online career - s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.