Medical Laboratory Technician | Histology Department New Zealand Government – Christchurch, South Island
Permanent part-time position (0.75 FTE, 30 hours per week)
Working Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri - either 0830-1700 or 0900-1700
Join our Histology Department
Great opportunity to actively contribute to the health industry
Mo te tunga | About the role
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) provides a 24/7 service to the hospital and the community which includes high volume automation as well as some manual testing. Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient.
The Anatomical Pathology Department operates Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00.
Part of Canterbury Health Laboratories and based on the campus of Christchurch Hospital, the Anatomical Pathology Department is made up of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars as well as Administrative staff.
The Role: Where you fit in
We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team at Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand. This is a permanent, part-time role working in the Anatomical Pathology Department.
The successful applicant will join the Histology MLT team, performing all core Histology tasks, along with special stains.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Preparing stained slides (including embedding, microtomy and staining)
Technical assistance for the receipting, processing, sectioning and staining of urgent paraffin and fresh sections (frozen sections)
Providing a high-quality service to clients
Communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to maintain high professional standards
A working knowledge of laboratory information systems
You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
Previous experience in Histology, including special stains, is advantageous
Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury is driven by our a Matou Uara (Our Values) :
Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
When you work at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand; if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.
Contact Kerri McCarthy on ****** for additional information.
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