Medical Laboratory Technician - Fixed term

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician Anatomical Pathology

Requisition: WAI27595

Where you’ll be working: Histology/Cytology Laboratory, Waikato Hospital

The details: We have a part time (0.7 FTE), fixed term to 31^st October 2024, Medical Laboratory Technician Anatomical Pathology vacancy in the Histology/Cytology Department of the laboratory service.

• An exciting opportunity is available for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our laboratory team working in Histology/Cytology department.
• This role sits within the Non-Degree Technical career framework on a step appropriate to registration status, skills and experience.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

You will be working in our Histology/Cytology department to ensure a high standard of work in all aspects of Anatomical Pathology. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Medical Laboratory Technician looking to progress their career with experience in a tertiary hospital laboratory setting.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Pre-analytical preparation of samples from the human body for laboratory investigation or requiring return to patient
• Processing of clinical samples including embedding, microtomy and slide staining
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and quality assurance
• Laboratory administration to support pathologist reporting, filing, ensuring cases are ready for review or referral

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Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Work within a supportive environment focused on continuing professional development for all our staff
• Work with a highly skilled team of staff

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• A team focus with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• Understanding of and commitment to process and continuous improvement
• Previous experience in a Medical Laboratory will be an advantage
• The successful candidate must be eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council and hold a current practicing certificate before commencement in the role.

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Our team of pathologists, scientists and technicians are located within Waikato Hospital and is supported by a modern, well equipped histology and cytology laboratory. We have access to a wide range of diagnostic stains and techniques. The Waikato Hospital Anatomical Pathology Laboratory processes over 18,000 surgical cases per year and over 2200 cytology cases per year.

What does Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our TWO family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your TWO benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to TWO staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Shivani.kulkarni@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 19 May 2024

 Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!