Specialist Lab Technician – Endocrinology (Permanent)

Te Whatu Ora; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specialist Services - Endo team at Canterbury Health Laboratories in Christchurch. You will perform a range of manual and automated tests, maintain patient records and support daily laboratory operations.

You will work with experienced colleagues to develop technical knowledge, maintain professional competencies and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, contributing to ISO 15189

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain high professional standards in accordance with competency requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established laboratory procedures.
• Willingness to learn, develop technical skills and maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team environment.
• Commitment to quality, patient safety and equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of manual and automated laboratory assays across different sample types.
• Undertake routine laboratory duties and basic troubleshooting of tests and equipment.
• Register patients, enter data and access results using the laboratory information system.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure laboratory procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and support the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Work alongside the Section Head to develop and maintain professional development and training plans.
• Actively participate in training, education and continuing professional development.
• Maintain competency requirements within the Medical Laboratory Technician scope of practice.
• Provide support to wider Canterbury Health Laboratories when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and effective teamwork.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Quality and patient safety

Professional standards

Education

Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specialist Services - Endo team at Canterbury Health Laboratories in Christchurch. You will perform a range of manual and automated tests, maintain patient records and support daily laboratory operations.

You will work with experienced colleagues to develop technical knowledge, maintain professional competencies and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities, contributing to ISO 15189