POCT Lab Coordinator - Medical Laboratory Scientist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Waikato region invites a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. You will support clinical services across Waikato district and help develop and maintain the POCT program.

You will coordinate with colleagues, liaise with clinical stakeholders, oversee equipment maintenance, validate new devices, train POCT users, troubleshoot issues, and participate in audits and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, or eligible for registration.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 compliance and quality systems.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work collaboratively.
• Technically proficient with computer applications.
• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement principles.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team members and liaise with clinical stakeholders.
• Oversee POCT equipment maintenance and validation of new devices.
• Train POCT users and troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct audits and support competency and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Technical skills

Quality improvement

ISO15189 knowledge

Education

Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist

Eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council

Tools

POCT devices maintenance

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in the Waikato region invites a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. You will support clinical services across Waikato district and help develop and maintain the POCT program.

You will coordinate with colleagues, liaise with clinical stakeholders, oversee equipment maintenance, validate new devices, train POCT users, troubleshoot issues, and participate in audits and quality assurance activities.