Application Support | Canterbury Health Laboratory at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Hospitals within Christchurch. You - ll 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 caseload. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range of specialist equipment.

This Laboratory Information System (LIS) Application Support role will  be a key player in the LIS team, working with the CHL and its Labnet partners to support the LIS and development of changes, while maintaining the development and delivery of the LIS work plan. The LIS team are all passionate Information Technology (IT) and medical laboratory professionals who work closely together in a fun collaborative work environment.

This position is full-time working 40 hours per week however you will be on call on occasionally.

You will be responsible for:

• Code development for the LIS
• Application support and trouble shooting
• Modify protocols and configuration
• Discover, options analysis and development of requirements for business needs
• HL7 messaging and integration

Ko wai koe | About You

This role would suit someone who enjoys getting to the core of a problem, finding out all the information and fully understanding a problem in order to make an informed decision. We are looking for someone who enjoys being challenged as well as looking at problems and solutions from a different perspective. Full training and coaching will be provided, so if you - re thinking about starting a career in information technology this could be the role for you!

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Your skills will include:

• Problem-solving and prioritisation skills
• Proficient in requirements gathering and documentation
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Critical thinking and diagnostic abilities
• A passion and understanding of IT applications and coding

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience in code development, preferably in a LIS environment
• Qualification or equivalent work experience in an IT field and/or medical laboratory science

Mō 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 the West Coast community.

The culture at Canterbury District Health Board, 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 hua

Huanga | 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 business.

At the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater then yourself and encouraged to your uniquely self.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Contact us on kerri.mccarthy2@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], 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],

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!