Poct Scientist Co-Ordinator

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service across the Waikato district. This permanent, full‑time role supports clinical services within a small, collaborative laboratory team and focuses on developing and maintaining the POCT program.

You will coordinate with colleagues, liaise with clinical stakeholders, oversee equipment maintenance, validate new devices, train POCT users, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligibility for registration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities within a small, collaborative POCT team.
• Liaise with clinical stakeholders to support POCT services.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and device validation.
• Train POCT users and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Conduct audits and support quality assurance activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

IT/computer literacy

Education

Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist (or eligible for registration)

Job description

Permanent position

• 38 hours per week
• Friendly and supportive team

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

• 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at [e-mail]