Phlebotomist

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Phlebotomist (Pre-analytical technician)

Requisition: WAI27611

Where you’ll be working: Thames Hospital, Thames

The details: Casual hours

• You will be requested to cover hours on a casual basis between 0800-1630 Monday to Friday
• Use your phlebotomy skills to collect laboratory specimens in the hospital inpatient ward and the outpatient clinic
• Join our small friendly team at Thames Laboratory

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The role of pre-analytical technician involves the collection (phlebotomy) of laboratory specimens. This role also includes data entry and some specimen preparation for testing.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Specimen collection
• Registration and pre-analytical preparation of specimens

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• You will work in an environment where staff are supported and provided opportunities to grow and develop
• Thames is a small multi-discipline laboratory offering a varied and interesting range of testing
• We are a multicultural team that celebrates our successes in work and life

Mōu | About you

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

• Ideally a registered Pre-Analytical Medical Laboratory Technician or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council.

Applicants without this qualification and the right attributes may also be considered and will be given full training

• Phlebotomy experience will be advantageous
• Flexibility to work extra hours to cover unscheduled leave is desirable
• A people person with the ability to communicate empathetically
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Thames Hospital Laboratory is an integral part of Thames Hospital. The laboratory has a team of 13 staff including 2 permanent phlebotomists who work closely with the wider hospital community to provide a 24/7 service for the Coromandel population.

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: 14 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!