Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Whangarei Hospital, invites applications for Medical Laboratory Technicians in Microbiology. Two permanent full-time positions, 40 hours per week, with a 24/7 roster and rostered days off to enjoy time with family and the outdoors in the winterless north.

You will assist in receipt, documentation, and processing of specimens, plus related duties to ensure efficient pathology operations. NZ registration is required, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician registered with the NZ Medical Sciences Council.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Proven ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of health/illness and infection prevention.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Recent microbiology lab experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt, documentation, and registration of specimens.
• Process specimens per policies and protocols, including referrals.
• Perform technical and operational duties to support pathology services.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Team player

Rapid learner

Education

Registration with NZ Medical Sciences Council

Job description

Microbiology, Pathology Services - Whangarei Hospital

Two permanent full-time positions, working 40 hours per week.

This is a great role as it allows for a 24/7 roster with rostered days off, where you can enjoy time off with your family and outdoors in the winterless north.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will assist in the receipt, documentation, registration, processing of all specimens, including those referred to other laboratories, as required by authorized policies and protocols. You will also be required to perform other technical and operational duties normally expected of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), such as those related to efficient and effective operations of the Pathology service.

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About the Team / Service / Location

Our team of 19 strive to provide excellent services to the patients of Northland. You have the opportunity to work in one of the most modern labs in New Zealand. As a Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology, you become part of the team that uncovers what the naked eye cant see. Every specimen tells a story, and your skill helps transform that story into safe, effective patient care.

As well as a warm climate, the winterless north offers excellent schools, affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here.

About you

• Medical Laboratory Technician with registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
• Basic computer literacy
• Proven ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills
• A basic understanding of health/illness and prevention of infection
• Previous experience within a Healthcare setting
• Ability to work as a team member
• Recent experience working within a Medical Laboratory within Microbiology is desired

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.