Laboratory Assistant | Ashburton

Canterbury District Health Board; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy laboratory in Ashburton is seeking a Laboratory Assistant on a casual basis. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with people, be comfortable with blood collection, and have basic computer skills. Full training in Phlebotomy will be provided. This role offers flexibility to cover leave and is part of a supportive team focused on quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in blood sample collection.
• Effective interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the wider health system.
• Provide quality laboratory service.
• Assist in collecting blood samples.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Client Focus

Education

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

• Casualposition to cover sick and annual leave

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories Ashburton is looking for aLaboratory Assistant to join their team in Ashburton on a casual basis. We area small but busy laboratory where we are looking for someone who may be lookingfor a change in career or looking to pick up some extra hours. Full training inPhlebotomy will be provided.

You will be someone who likes to be around people, isn’tafraid of blood and wants to contribute to the wider health system. You willalso know your way around a computer at a junior level. In joining us you willbe part of a supportive and friendly team that has a strong focus on providinga quality laboratory service to the Ashburton community.

The laboratory operates between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00Monday to Friday. For this casual position, we are looking for someone who isflexible and available to cover planned and unplanned leave.

You will:

• Enjoybeing around people and building relationships
• Knowyour way around a computer at a junior level
• Becomfortable with taking blood (full training will be provided)
• Wantto contribute to the wider health system
• Assome travel is required within the community, a full or restricted NZdriver’s license is essential

About you

• Have a NCEA level 2 or equivalent
• Have experience in and be able to demonstratecompetence in the collection of blood samples from patients
• Possess effective interpersonal andorganisational skills
• Can initiate and facilitate open communicationwith staff
• Be client focused and committed to qualityoutcomes

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applicationsmust be submitted through our online careers’ portal.If you haveany questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.