Medical Laboratory Technician - Pre-analytical, Cytology
- Medical Laboratory Technician – Pre Analytical for APS Cytology, 37 – 41 Carbine Rd, Mt Wellington, Auckland
- Full time permanent position
- Work in a collaborative and supportive work environment within a dedicated team
About Us
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.
Anatomic Pathology Service (APS), part of Te Whatu Ora, is an IANZ accredited facility which provides specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to Auckland and beyond. We process specimens referred by more than 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners across Auckland. To support this breadth of work, our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with our experienced team of scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality, timely results for patients and clinicians.
You’ll join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.
About the role
We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician Pre-Analytical to join our Cytology Prep Room team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services for APS patients and referrers.
The primary purpose of the role is to register and prepare cytology samples for processing and evaluation, as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic laboratory service.
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Be registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or deemed registerable by the MSCNZ at the time of appointment, as required for scope of practice.
* Have recent practical experience in Histology.
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
For further information, please contact Mary Budd, Scientist Unit Manager, Cytology on Mary.Budd@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
We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.
If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aaron Chamberlain, Recruitment Consultant at aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
