Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Whangarei; Sur place; NZD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (Microbiology) for Whangarei Hospital. Join a 19-person microbiology team in a modern facility and help process specimens with a focus on accurate and timely patient care.

This full-time position offers a 24/7 roster with rostered days off, balancing work with family life and access to the winterless north lifestyle in Northland. Strong teamwork and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council (MSNZ) is required.
• Basic computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills is required.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Team orientation with good communication is necessary.
• Desirable: experience in Microbiology laboratory work.

Responsabilités

• Assist in receipt, documentation and processing of specimens as per policies.
• Perform other technical duties typical for Medical Laboratory Technicians.
• Support efficient operation of the Pathology service in Microbiology.

Connaissances

NZ Medical Sciences Council

Basic computer literacy

Ability to learn quickly

Team player

Healthcare experience

Microbiology knowledge

Description du poste

Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

• 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 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.

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 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.