Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2 x Part time opportunities  
• Join us in the largest medical laboratory in the South Island!
• Be part of the Core Biochemistry Team

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Health is a 24/7 business and Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is no exception! We - re on the lookout for a NZ registered Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Core Biochemistry Laboratory.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician is an important member of our CHL team. We provide 24/7 service to the hospital and the community which includes high volume automation as well as some manual testing.  Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient.

We have 2 part time opportunities working either 24 hours or hours p/w or 30 hours p/w for a NZ Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician! The following roles are available:

• Thursday - Saturday 08:00 - 16:30 & Sunday 08:00 - 14:30 (30 hours per week)
• Friday - Sunday 08:00 - 16:30 (24 hours per week)

The Role: Where you fit in

We are looking for qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists or Medical Laboratory Technicians with experience of working with automated platforms, standard operating procedures, quality assurance and quality control.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing analysis by utilising various analysers and stat instruments
• Carrying out troubleshooting of tests and equipment
• Providing a high-quality service to clients
• Carrying out techniques according to laboratory protocol

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Registration with the New Zealand Medical Science Council (NZMSC) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician with a current practicing certificate is essential
• Technical or scientific experience within a medical diagnostic laboratory
• Familiarity with middleware systems, automated track and analyser operation
• Quality assurance experience (method documentation and quality control procedures) as highly desirable

Mō 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 hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora Health NZ - Waitaha Canterbury

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.

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 - 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 received, so please apply as soon as you can.