Medical Laboratory Scientist | Haematology Job in Christchurch Recruiting by Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

Medical Laboratory Scientist | Haematology Join us in the largest medical laboratory in the South Island! About the Role: Health is a 24/7 business and Canterbury HealthLaboratories (CHL) is no exception! We're on the lookout for a NZ RegisteredMedical Laboratory Scientist to join our Haematology Laboratory. OurHaematology laboratory provides an essential 24-hour service to not only thehospital but the wider community. Our primary focus is to provide the bestservice possible for the care of the patient. We are looking for a passionate and proactiveMedical Laboratory Scientist to join us in this permanent position withthe opportunity to join our small but experienced team. The wider team is asmall close-knit group that enjoys a fast-paced and varied workplace. As a memberof the Haematology Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the deliveryof high-quality medical laboratory services. You will collaborate closely withthe Core Laboratory Team, wider CHL team, and the communities we serve to buildtrust, foster common understanding, and promote shared ownership of healthcareinitiatives. Teamaccountability :As a member of the Haematology Team, this role has shared accountability for: Engagingwith the Core Labroratory Team, the wider CHL team, the people of theCanterbury and West Coast districts and the wider Te Whatu Ora-Health NewZealand systems to build trust, common understanding and shared ownership. Performinga variety of duties in the routine areas of the laboratory, including basictroubleshooting, result interpretation and reporting Doingthe right thing, being and staying well and valuing everyone Providinga laboratory service that adheres to quality and safety KeyResponsibilities: Manaakitanga andWhanaungatanga - To lead by example by showing respectand kinship, generosity, and care for the people we work with and who services,their whanau and communities. To also show respect and care for their informationand stories Technical- Responsible for the operational performanceand daily operation of the Laboratory within delegated authority and in linewith organisational goals and legislative requirements Ahigh-quality service - Supervise and perform manual & automated assaysfor measuring a range of different sample types Laboratory information system - Knowledgeable and responsible for their ownoperation and use of the laboratory information system to register patients,input data and access results. Routine laboratory - Responsible for performing a variety ofduties in the laboratory, including basic troubleshooting of tests andequipment relevant to the laboratory's operation. Quality assurance - Participate as a working member of theQuality Group (EQG) to maintain accreditation to ISO 15189 Training - Engage with team members to provide aconsistent approach to quality standards. Safety - Observe all Te Whatu Ora safe work procedures andinstructions Skill and professional development - actively work with management to increaseskill sets and potential professional development opportunities Kaitiakitanga - The Medical Laboratory Scientist to act as a guardianwith engagement from wider CHL to continuously develop ways to decrease wastethat can have an adverse effect on the environment. Tobe effective and succeed in this role it is expected the person will have thefollowing proven capabilities, qualifications, experience, knowledge, andskills: Registration with the Medical SciencesCouncil of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Scientist The ability to maintain a high professionalstandard in line with the competence standards for MLS practitioners Have at minimum a Bachelor'sdegree qualification and preferred working experience in Haematology departmentof a diagnostic laboratory, including morphology reporting. Demonstrated ability tomaintain high professional standards and competence. Why JoinUs: Opportunity to contribute to the delivery ofworld-class healthcare services. Collaborative andsupportive work environment. Competitivecompensation and benefits package. Ko ngatangata, te matua mahi - Puttingpeople at the heart of all we do Te WhatuOra-Health New Zealand is a leading healthcare provider committed to deliveringworld-class medical laboratory services to the communities of Canterbury andthe West Coast. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of trust,collaboration, and excellence in healthcare delivery. We arecommitted to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring ourpartnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations. Webelieve in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being ofthe Canterbury and the West Coast community. The cultureat Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our a Matou Uara (Our Value s): Care and respect forothers - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata. Nga hua |Benefits of working at Health New Zealand When youwork at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you alongyour journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for allstaff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and haveamazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At HealthNZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be yourunique self Onlyapplications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore pleaseapply directly on our career site here . Please noteapplications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy couldclose prior to the closing date. Pleaseapply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if youdo not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your applicationwill be declined. ContactKerri McCarthy on ****** foradditional information. We have arange of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Canterbury, therecould be a place for you! Pleasevisit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within theHealth NZ Canterbury Please note applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr