Taumarunui Hospital Laboratory
Permanent part time – 32 hours per week
Hours will mostly be Monday-Friday with participation in a weekend roster and out of hours on call roster once fully trained
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The role of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician is to provide diagnostic testing of medical specimens. As Taumarunui is a small multi-discipline laboratory, staff are trained to cover all areas including specimen registration, pre-analytical preparation, and diagnostic testing and reporting.
About the Service
Taumarunui Hospital Laboratory is an integral part of the Taumarunui community. The laboratory has a team of 8 staff including 4 scientists. The laboratory has up to date technology, and mostly performs testing of Haematology and Biochemistry samples for hospital and community patients. A smaller amount of Microbiology is performed on site. The laboratory also issues blood products and oversees a range of Point of Care testing for the clinical areas of the hospital.
About you
Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:
Registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council.
Experience working in a multidiscipline medical laboratory will be advantageous.
Ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
If you are an experienced scientist, or technician, or a new graduate wanting to gain broad experience, and enjoy being part of a small team with a strong sense of community, this position would be ideal for you.
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 November 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at ******.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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