The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

The School of Veterinary Science requires an enthusiastic person with an NZCS, BMLSc or Science based tertiary qualification for the position of Senior Histology Technician and Laboratory Manager.

This role performs any technical or related duties associated with the functions of the pathobiology section of SoVS in teaching, research and diagnosis. Previous laboratory experience in the field of histology and previous laboratory management experience are highly desirable. Knowledge of accreditation procedures and quality assurance is desirable.

Experience in immunohistochemistry and other specialised histological techniques is a bonus. Other attributes include the ability to work as part of a team and good organisational and communication skills. Occasional weekend work may be required during semesters.

For further information about the role, please contact Dr Keren Dittmer K.E.Dittmer@massey.ac.nz

Closing date: 13 September 2019
Reference number: CS_SVS_387_07/19

For further information and to apply online, visit: http://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz

Core Lab Scientist/Technician

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory scientist or technician? If the answer is yes, carry on reading…

Where is the vacancy?
Whakatane sits in the spectacular Eastern Bay of Plenty of New Zealand -89 km north-east of Rotorua and 90 km east of Tauranga. Our Whakatane laboratory is located on the Whakatane hospital Site.

What hours are available?
Full-time or Part-time, You choose!

The vacancy is for several Core Laboratory Scientist/Technician positions. You will be required to partake in a rotating shift roster which would also include some weekends, evenings and graveyard shifts in order to provide our 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week service.

No Experience? No worries!
Although previous laboratory experience would be an obvious advantage, our team will get you up to speed with all the equipment and software used throughout this multi-disciplinary laboratory in next to no time.

Apply today!
Send your CV and a cover letter to: Careers@pathlab.co.nz and let’s see where we can take you.
So… have you sent it yet?

• Full-time, permanent Medical Laboratory Scientist based at Grey Base Hospital
• Hold a current registration or are eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• High levels of confidentiality and attention to detail are key to be successful in this role

Ehara taku I toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength of one, it is the strength of many

What you'll do with your time:

• Performing analyses and other associated laboratory tasks with a focus on Haematology and Blood Bank
• Other generalist tasks around the laboratory

WCDHB Laboratory is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with an interest in Haematology and Blood Bank experience to join their team in Greymouth on a full-time basis. Haematology morphology experience would be useful but not essential. We are a small but busy core laboratory where your generalist skills will be valued. We're a close-knit, friendly team of Scientists and Technicians with a strong quality focus. We're looking for you to bring a "can do" attitude to ensure efficient and smooth running laboratory services.

The laboratory operates between the hours of 0700 and 1800 Monday to Friday and outside of these hours you will participate in an on-call roster including weekends.

We are looking for someone with the following traits:

• Ability to work independently but a part of a team as well
• High attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we are about

We are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

Why us

This isn't a job for just anyone, joining us means sharing our goals and values and being dedicated to this community and our team as we seek to become a centre of excellence in rural health care. We offer competitive benefits, flexible working arrangements and a relocation scheme to candidates who will join us in this.

What's next

If this role does not match your skills please visit our careers website for more opportunities within our organisation.

Apply online, or contact us on careers@westcoastdhb.health.nz

Applicants will be progressed as they apply, so if this sounds like you, please apply now!

We are currently seeking applications for a full-time qualified Technician to join our Histology team in our Nelson laboratory. The position is 80 hours per fortnight and includes participating in a rotating after hours roster.

As an integral member of the team at Medlab, you will be an effective communicator, possess good interpersonal skills, be able to work under pressure and competent in dealing with high volumes of work in a precise and timely manner. This is a great opportunity to be part of our busy and supportive Medlab team.

Work will include Histology reception and registration, tissue processing and disposal, embedding and microtomy, staining and quality control.

Preferred applicants will:

• Be registered as a Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and have their Annual Practicing Certificate
• Have experience in Histology
• Have excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrate a team focus with initiative and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science will also be considered for this position. We are able to offer the training and development required to attain qualification with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

To apply, visit www.healthscopecareers.co.nz

•New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
•Excellent career development opportunity
•Permanent full-time position

We are inviting applications for both Trainee Medical Laboratory Technician (Trainee MLT) and Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (QMLT) positions to join our Automation and Lab Support Services team based at Auckland City Hospital (You can select your preferred option based on your qualification in the application). Read on for more details…

About us:
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Auckland District Health Board. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information.

About the department:
The Automation and Laboratory Support Services (ALSS) department consists of Specimen Services, Automation and Tissue Management. The department has installed the latest cobas 8100 automated pre-analytical system, the cobas 8000 series automated platforms and the p701 fridge. These are designed to enhance laboratory efficiency throughout the pre-analytical to post-analytical workflow process for the high throughput Biochemistry tests. This not only optimises laboratory efficiency but also accuracy.

We are a high workload area and we perform the pre-analytical processing of all work in the Specimens receipt and despatch section, Clinical Trials processing, Tissue Management for the Auckland DHB and the high throughput Biochemistry tests in the Automation Section on Roche platforms. Our team works with all departments in LabPLUS and operates 24/7.

About the position:
As a registered MLT, you will primarily be responsible for receiving and performing the pre-analytical requirement for all samples sent for testing to LabPLUS – which includes, but not limited to, receiving patient samples, registering the sample into the Laboratory Information system, ensuring high level of accuracy while dealing with the samples, specimen dispatch and transportation preparation of samples to other testing laboratories, maintaining all appropriate logs and stat sheets, etc.

If you are successful for a trainee position, you will train in all the above areas and we will ensure that you develop relevant skills and gain experience to become a registered Medical laboratory Technician / Specimen Services Technician (with QMLT- Biochemistry or QMLT-Specimen Services). Hence, your commitment to achieve this qualification is paramount.

This is a permanent, full-time position and there is a requirement to work on rostered shifts in the department, Monday to Sunday.

About you:
For a QMLT role - you will be a registered Medical Laboratory Technician/ Specimen Services Technician (with QMLT- Biochemistry or QMLT-Specimen Services) holding a current Annual Practicing Certificate. You will also have relevant experience and skills to perform the tasks outlined above. Experience working with Roche cobas platforms would be an advantage.

For a Trainee MLT role – you will have NCEA credits in English, biology, chemistry, health, physics and maths. You will also have a strong desire to work in a medical laboratory and in the health sector in general. Experience of working in a team environment is desirable.

Both these roles require strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and a can-do attitude to work in a fast-paced and busy environment. These roles could be physically demanding at times so all applicants must be physically fit. It is extremely important for the successful candidate to have good people skills as we work together as a close team that encourages open conversation.

For further information please contact Roxane Benney, Technical Head on roxaneb@adhb.govt.nz

To apply please click ‘Apply’ and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter. For help with your application please email, Sonu Anand, Recruitment Consultant on Sonua@adhb.govt.nz quoting ref # AUC06252

Closing date is 27 August 2019

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Children’s Act 2014 and its intent to improve the safety of all children. This position is NOT a Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.

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Our Nelson laboratory is currently seeking applications for a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to work 40 hours per week. The laboratory operates 24/7 so participation in the after-hours and weekend roster is required.

As an integral member of the team at Medlab, you will be an effective communicator; possess good interpersonal skills; be able to work under pressure and competent in dealing with high volumes of work in a precise and timely manner. This is a great opportunity to join our busy core laboratory where you will be exposed to a range of disciplines and work with a hugely supportive team.

To succeed in this role you will need:

• To be a Medical Sciences Council of NZ registered Scientist with experience
• Experience as a Scientist working in a Core Laboratory or several of the relevant disciplines is desirable
• A sound knowledge of laboratory operations including; safety, operation of equipment and hands-on practical experience. Strong problem solving skills
• The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines

Application available at healthscopecareers.co.nz

Medlab South Laboratory (a division of Healthscope) is the provider of pathology services to the people of Marlborough by way of our long term contract with the Nelson/Marlborough District Health Board. Medlab South Laboratory provides pathology services to the patients of Nelson/Marlborough Hospital Clinicians, General Practitioners, Medical Specialists, and midwives.
The laboratory provides a full histology service and also includes overseeing the Nelson/Marlborough mortuaries.

The Nelson region enjoys one of New Zealand’s sunniest climates and has a wide range of leisure activities, including exceptional walking and mountain biking tracks. The relaxed lifestyle and the flourishing wine and gourmet food industry in Nelson are enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, team player with a wealth of multi-disciplinary experience. As Head of Department you will have overall responsibility for managing all operational activities of the Histology department to ensure a quality and efficient cost effective delivery of diagnostic services to our customers and patients. You will work collaboratively with the Nelson/Marlborough regional laboratory manager, clinical pathologists, and other Healthscope managers to ensure the success of the company. The HOD position is expected to take around 20% of your time and the remaining time you will be working on the bench – so it really gives you the best of both worlds. On top of that you get to live in a location that is sought after by many in New Zealand.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• To be registered as a Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate
• To hold relevant qualifications and/or experience in Histology
• At least 3 years supervisory and/or staff management experience with proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• To be flexible in hours of work including availability to work weekends and shift/on call if required
• To have previous experience managing budgets and monitoring finances

You will be disciplined and self-motivated with a positive approach to work; customer focused; possess effective interpersonal and time management skills; able to work independently, use initiative to solve problems and make decisions appropriately.

Healthscope offers support in management training to senior technical staff. In addition there is a funded CPD programme for laboratory scientists and a discretionary scholarship fund for approved educational projects.

Apply at www.healthscopecareers.co.nz

Wellington SCL Limited is the provider of pathology and mortuary services to the people of Wellington and is owned by healthcare provider Healthscope NZ. Wellington Mortuary is responsible for providing the greater Wellington region with a Forensic, Coronial and Hospital Post Mortem service in partnership with Communio consortium.

We currently have an opening for fully qualified and registered Mortuary Technician. The position is full-time working within a small tight-knit team Monday to Friday with 24/7 rostered on-call duties. Successful applicants will assist the Forensic Pathologist with a wide variety of post-mortem examinations from sudden natural deaths to suspicious deaths and homicides, as well as undertake other day-to-day operational duties.

The role is also responsible for return to patient services, body admissions and release, hospital post-mortems and the perinatal post-mortem service, including coronial perinatal services and family bereavement viewings.

Your previous experience working in a mortuary either in New Zealand or overseas will be comprehensive as will your knowledge of the day-to-day requirements of a busy forensic pathology department. You will be experienced in post-mortem photography, as well as assisting in homicide and suspicious death post-mortems.

Preferred applicants will be able to demonstrate:
• a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity
• excellent written and oral language skills and able to communicate well with a range of stakeholders
• excellent prioritisation and judgement
• adherence to procedures and protocols
• resilience working in a challenging environment
• training and supervision of mortuary staff

Applicants shall be able to meet the requirements of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a medical laboratory scientist or a registered mortuary technician. A full driver’s licence is required, as is the ability to be able to participate in an out-of-hours on call roster.

Apply at www.healthscopecareers.co.nz