Medical Laboratory Technician

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canterbury Health Laboratories, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for the Specialist Services - Endo team in Christchurch. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours/week) involves manual and automated testing, data entry, and maintaining quality and ISO 15189 standards.

You will work under the Section Head and have opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Ability to maintain high professional standards according to competency requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established laboratory procedures.
• Willingness to learn and maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety and equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of manual and automated laboratory assays across different sample types.
• Undertake routine laboratory duties and basic troubleshooting of tests and equipment.
• Register patients, enter data and access results using the laboratory information system.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure laboratory procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and support the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Work alongside the Section Head to develop and maintain professional development and training plans.
• Actively participate in training, education and continuing professional development.
• Maintain competency requirements within the Medical Laboratory Technician scope of practice.
• Provide support to wider Canterbury Health Laboratories when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and effective teamwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Job description

Christchurch - Canterbury Health Laboratory - Specialist Services Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week. 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 seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Specialist Services - Endo team at Canterbury Health Laboratories. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified laboratory professional who enjoys working in a specialised laboratory environment and is committed to delivering accurate, reliable and high-quality diagnostic services. You will undertake a range of manual and automated laboratory testing, maintain accurate patient and laboratory records, and contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the laboratory. Working alongside experienced colleagues and the Section Head, you will also have opportunities to develop your technical knowledge, maintain professional competencies and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a range of manual and automated laboratory assays across different sample types.
• Undertake routine laboratory duties and basic troubleshooting of tests and equipment.
• Register patients, enter data and access results using the laboratory information system.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure laboratory procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and support the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Work alongside the Section Head to develop and maintain professional development and training plans.
• Actively participate in training, education and continuing professional development.
• Maintain competency requirements within the Medical Laboratory Technician scope of practice.
• Provide support to wider Canterbury Health Laboratories when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and effective teamwork.

About the service

At the Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), our Specialist Testing Service is proud of its status as a leading-edge reference laboratory. Within our Specialist Testing Service we have over 65 skilled and dedicated Scientists and Technicians working across several specialist areas including Specialist Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Immunology, Endocrinology, and Toxicology. We are one of the few diagnostic health laboratories in New Zealand that develop new and innovative tests to meet changing healthcare needs.

About you

• A relevant graduate or postgraduate qualification.
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• The ability to maintain high professional standards in accordance with Medical Laboratory Technician competence requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established laboratory procedures.
• A willingness to learn, develop technical skills and maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development.
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
• A commitment to quality, patient safety and equitable health outcomes.

Desirable experience

Experience working within an IANZ-accredited laboratory would be an advantage.

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.