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October 18, 2024

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast

Greymouth

OTHER


Medical Laboratory Technician


Mō te tūnga | About the role
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Regional Laboratory is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician, for our small but busy core laboratory.
As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality services to our clients and ensuring the smooth operation of our laboratory. If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, maintaining laboratory standards, and contributing to the advancement of healthcare, we invite you to apply.
This position is for a casual working as and when required.
The laboratory operates between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday and provides on call services over weekends.
The key objectives and responsibilities are to:
  • Provide polite, courteous, and prompt responses to client requests and inquiries.
  • Operate and use the laboratory information system for patient registration, data input, and result access.
  • Perform data input and information retrieval accurately and efficiently.
  • Collect blood samples from both inpatients and outpatients following laboratory protocols.
  • Perform routine laboratory testing and operating analysers.
  • Perform other laboratory duties, including troubleshooting relevant equipment.
  • Adhere to laboratory quality assurance procedures and policies.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
This role requires the following:
  • Hold a Medical Laboratory Technician qualification or have a relevant Science degree to qualify for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician is preferred.
  • Experience working in a medical laboratory setting is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory protocols, techniques, and equipment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording and reporting.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional development and staying updated with industry advancements.
  • Understanding of health and safety practices and procedures.
  • Be culturally sensitive, with an understanding of the Principles and Articles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients by providing high-quality laboratory services. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated and passionate team at Te Tai o Poutini West Coast Laboratory.
Mō mātou | About Us
Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini
My strength is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many
“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 West Coast and the Canterbury community.
The culture at Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):
  • 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
We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference. We will help you grow in rural health with a continued focus on your career development. We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.
This isn’t a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.
Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Te Tai o Poutini West Coast
Living on the West Coast offers a superb lifestyle and a great work life balance. No more city congestion bike or even walk to work. If you enjoy the outdoors - the mountains, sea, rivers and lakes await you. Still need a bit of the city, Christchurch is only 3 hours’ drive away. There are real opportunities to step onto the housing ladder, as our most recently engaged employees can attest to.
When you work at the Te Tai o Poutini West Coast, 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 Tai o Poutini West Coast you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
Tono ināianei |


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Job no: PC3189921
Location: Greymouth
Closing Date: Sunday 10th November

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