Medical Laboratory Technician, Histology (LabPlus) at Auckland District Health Board (Central Auckland), Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• New Zealand’s leading laboratory service
• Fixed term position

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

At Te Toka Tumai | Auckland DHB we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information. 

The Anatomical Pathology Department is a major referral laboratory comprising of Histology, Cytology and Electron Microscopy. We work with other external hospitals from around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This means we report on a broad range of specimens and to service this diversity we have an experienced team with specialist knowledge. We are fortunate to have a large number of Consultant Pathologists with considerable experience. We also have a very proficient Scientific and Technical staff all working together to provide a quality service.

Our methods, training, expertise and knowledge conform to the highest standards expected by our peers and the community at large. We enjoy a close association with the University of Auckland Medical School and participate in external Quality Assurance Programmes initiated by the Royal College of Pathologists (Australia).

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are looking for a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Histology team at LabPlus
This full time role is based primarily in the Histopathology Team. This role covers all aspects of the routine Histology laboratory, including specimen receipt and registration, assisting in cut up, frozen sections, embedding, microtomy, special stains.

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For further information please contact Tanya Fulton, Section Leader on tanyaf@adhb.govt.nz or (09)3074949 extn 22090

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal candidate you will enjoy working with a wide range of patients, have excellent communications and people skills, basic computer skills and the ability to adapt to a busy workplace.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

For help with your application please email, Hamish Watson, Recruitment Consultant on HamishWats@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB14104

Closing date is 19 May 2022.
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This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts.