Medical Laboratory Technician, Bowel Screening, Specialist Chemical Pathology, LabPlus
- Exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Technician working for the National Bowel Screening Programme, Specialist Chemical Pathology, LabPLUS, Auckland
- Be part of a programme enabling early detection of bowel cancers in eligible New Zealanders
- Permanent full time position
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced suitably qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians who are interested in progressing their career. The role is based in the Bowel Screening section (BSP) of the Specialist Chemical Pathology department at LabPlus though there may be a requirement to help out in other areas of the department. The BSP section provides a unique service for the NZ population. This position is full time working rostered shifts Monday to Sunday. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in both day and evening shifts with weekend work also required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Pre-analytical unpacking, sorting, and preparation of samples
- Registration and extraction of specimens
- Analytical and general admin work
A position description for the role can be found here
About the Team/Service/ Location
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Te Toka Tumai Auckland. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.
The BSP area is part of the Specialist Chemical Pathology department which runs 2 other national programmes. The dedicated team of scientists and technicians provide an important service in screening for the early detection of bowel cancers and providing semi-quantitative results on symptomatic patients to aid in the prioritisation of colonoscopies. The area is therefore very busy and has strict turnaround time and quality requirements.
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About you
As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:
- Be currently registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely as part of a team
- An attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and computer skills
- Flexibility with working hours
For further information on this role please contact Colleen Harvey – Scientist Unit Manager on +64 21 510 972 or colleen.harvey@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aaron Chamberlain - Recruitment Consultant at aaron.chamberlain@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB24241 to discuss how we can best support your application.
