POCT Scientist Co-ordinator

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 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

Join our friendly and supportive laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, working in the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service and supporting clinical services across the Waikato district.

In this role, you will provide support services within a small, collaborative team, applying your medical laboratory expertise to develop and maintain the POCT service. Responsibilities include co-ordinating in collaboration with other team members, liaising with clinical stakeholders, overseeing equipment maintenance, validating new devices, training POCT users, troubleshooting issues, conducting audits, and supporting competency and quality assurance activities.

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About the Service

The POCT Coordinators are based within the modern laboratory at Waikato Hospital and also provide support to the four smaller hospital laboratories within the Waikato region, regularly travelling to clinical areas and equipment locations to deliver onsite assistance and support.

About you

Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

• Required to be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining ISO15189 compliance
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Technically savvy with computer applications
• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement principles
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI32752

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician