Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician - Immunology/Serology at Waikato District Health Board (Hamilton), Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Immunology/Serology Laboratory

The details: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week (1.0FTE)

The Immunology / Serology Laboratory has an exciting opening for a full time, permanent Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

The hours of work are usually Monday to Friday 0800 - 1630 hrs, but there is some on call work on Public Holidays as required.

In this role, you will be performing automated and manual tests. This includes autoantibody testing, protein-based diagnostics including free light chains and electrophoresis, allergy testing and a wide range of serological tests using many different techniques.

The Immunolgy / Serology Department is a small friendly team of 8 staff and you will be supported in your role by 2 technical specialists, senior medical staff, department manager and fellow Immunology / Serology staff.

You must be registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ, or eligible to be.

Previous experience in a medical laboratory is an advantage and particularly in an Immunology / Serology department.

Position Description – Medical Laboratory Scientist

Position Description – Medical Laboratory Technician (Registered)

COVID-19:

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato Health & Safety has a policy that includes ensuring that you comply with the Health Order announced 11 October 2021 and with the Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Employees policy. The policy prescribes the required vaccinations including COVID19 for all employees of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato. COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory before you commence employment.

Why us:

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women’s and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori communities.

Your application:

Please apply directly online. Applications are not able to be accepted via email. For any queries about the role please contact Robyn Payne in the Recruitment Team on robyn.payne@waikatodhb.health.nz

Application closing date: 15 August 2022

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

• Give and earn respect - Whakamana

• Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

• Fair play – Mauri Pai

• Growing the good – Whakapakari

• Stronger together – Kotahitanga