Preanalytical Laboratory Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/ Department: Laboratory Service
Contract: Casual – working as and when required
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 are seeking Casual Preanalytical Technicians/Phlebotomists (or trainees) to join our Laboratory Service at Wairoa Hospital. The Wairoa site services a small, vibrant community in the sunny Hawkes Bay.
The role involves performing phlebotomy, specimen receipting and registration, laboratory point-of-care testing (POCT) analysis, and maintenance tasks. Training, orientation, and ongoing support will be provided to help you succeed.
This position is an excellent opportunity for those already working in healthcare or for anyone looking for casual work with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
Click here to learn more about the position and review the position profile.
About the Team/Service/ Location:
The Laboratory Service at Wairoa Hospital provides essential diagnostic and testing services for a close-knit community in a stunning rural setting. With a supportive team and a strong focus on quality service, you’ll be part of a vital service making a tangible impact on local healthcare.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Customer-focused with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in computer and keyboard skills.
- Highly developed in communication skills.
- Able to learn and follow protocols and guidelines precisely.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
- Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
This role might be ideal if you’re currently working part-time and seeking extra income, or if you’re interested in starting or extending your healthcare career.
Join us and contribute to a service dedicated to excellence, equity, and whānau-centred care.
Working for Health New Zealand:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. 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 careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay |
Location: | Hawkes Bay |
Position type: | Casual |
Category: | Health |
Date listed: | 19-Nov-2024 |
Salary range: | |
Closing date: | 19-Dec-2024 |
Reference: | WAI28341 |
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Website: | https://hawkesbay.health.nz/ |
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