Specialist Medical Laboratory Technician – Endo Team

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specialist Services Endo team at Canterbury Health Laboratories. The role involves manual and automated testing, accurate record-keeping and contributing to daily lab operations with opportunities for professional development.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues to maintain quality and align with ISO 15189 standards, while supporting training plans and continuous improvement within

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in medical laboratory science.
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain high professional standards in accordance with clinician competence requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and 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 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 procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and support ISO 15189 accreditation.
• Work with the Section Head to develop professional development and training plans.
• Participate in training, education and continuing professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in medical laboratory science

Job description

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Specialist Services Endo team at Canterbury Health Laboratories. The role involves manual and automated testing, accurate record-keeping and contributing to daily lab operations with opportunities for professional development.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues to maintain quality and align with ISO 15189 standards, while supporting training plans and continuous improvement within