The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent, full-time

80 hours per fortnight

Applications are invited for this senior technical and management role within our laboratory.

This laboratory provides histological services to both public and private hospitals and all community patients within the DHB region. This histology service currently processes approximately 17,500 accessions (about 53,000 blocks) per year.

The position is the Head of Department of the histology laboratory based at Hawke's Bay Hospital. The person will be part of the senior laboratory management team and will also liaise with pathologists and clinical staff as required. The histology laboratory is a new purpose-built facility, fully equipped with updated automated equipment and Delphic Single Work Piece (Version 9) software.

The successful applicant will be an experienced registered scientist (with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand), be customer focused, with good interpersonal skills, and highly motivated to deliver a high quality service in a pressurised environment.

Please apply online, or for further information about the role contact the Laboratory Manager, Shelli Turner on 06 8788109 ext. 2634.

•New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
•Full-time and part time permanent roles
•Career development opportunities

We are looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to join our Phlebotomy team at Labplus as a Phlebotomist. This is an excellent opportunity to work with NZ’s largest and highly specialized hospital based laboratory service.

About us:
Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the largest healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Auckland DHB is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand and we aspire to provide the highest standards of patient care and staff engagement which is underpinned by our organisational values of Haere Mai (welcome), Manaaki (respect), Tῡhono (together) and Angamua (aim high). Here is what we can offer you:

• On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities including a well-established in-service training programme
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Excellent support from experienced practitioners, Peer reviews and professional supervision
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test
  
  

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:
Our Phlebotomy service forms an intrinsic part of our laboratory team, working closely with health professionals supporting them with specimen collection expertise. We are improvement focussed and offer a comprehensive range of over 900 routine and speciality tests. Our department has a vibrant and dedicated team that works together to deliver a high quality service. We are very passionate about our work and take every opportunity to ensure wellbeing of the team.

Our Point of Care team works in the services responsible for planning, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring point of care tests and devices in the DHB to ensure practices of the highest quality, that help provide clinically relevant testing and reliable results.

About the position:
The primary responsibilities of this position are to collect a range of samples for laboratory testing, complete specimen dispatch and transportation preparation of samples and maintain standards of ethical behaviour and practice in accordance with the NZIMLS Code of Ethics and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights.

We have a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, rostered Monday to Sunday and some on-call hours, and also a part time role working 5 - 6 hours Monday to Friday.

For further queries about these roles, please call Steven Martin on mobile 021917690.

About you:
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes :-

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and current APC as a Med Lab Technician.
• Experience of working in a diagnostic medical laboratory as a Med Lab Technician.
• Sound knowledge of the NZ Phlebotomy qualification and professional requirements along with a detailed knowledge of the CLSI standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain an excellent rapport with both internal and external customers and will deal with our patients in a helpful and respectful manner at all times.
• Flexibility to suit the service demands with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines.
• Experience in quality management system is essential with working knowledge of computer based systems within the context of a Medical Laboratory.

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 # PHLB0719

Closing date is 30 October 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 a Children’s Worker as defined by the Act.

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•New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
•Permanent Part Time role

We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current APC and experience in Microbiology for a part time night shift role role based in Auckland City Hospital.

About us:
Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population.

Auckland DHB is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand and we aspire to provide the highest standards of patient care and staff engagement which is underpinned by our organisational values of Haere Mai (welcome), Manaaki (respect), Tῡhono (together) and Angamua (aim high). Here is what we can offer you in this role :
•Working within a dynamic, supportive and multidisciplinary team
•Orientation and on the job training, formal supervision and professional development opportunities.
•A great team environment and supportive work culture
•Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

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:
Our Clinical Microbiology Laboratory provides a wide range of services including sexual health screening, enteric pathogens, to multiple resistant organisms. We are also the national reference centre for Mycology, Anaerobes, and molecular typing of Mycobacteria.

Our Microbiologists provide advice about interpretation of microbiology results, treatment of infections and infection control issues. We also work in close liaison with the infectious disease clinicians and the Infection Control service at ADHB.

The General Microbiology section of LabPLUS uses molecular and culture techniques to identify a range of organisms, including, enteric pathogens, multi-resistant organisms, anaerobes and fastidious bacteria. The section comprises of a highly motivated and passionate team of 30 staff covering 24/7 shifts.

About the position:
This is a permanent part-time role for 28 hours per week, on a rolling (4 days on, 4 days off) Midnight – 0800 shift working predominantly in the Primary Processing area and also processing positive blood culture samples.

About you
As the ideal candidate you will be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and will have at least 2 years’ experience in diagnostic general Microbiology.

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 # AUC06641

Closing date is 28 October 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

For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.com

• New Zealand’s leading hospital laboratory
• Fixed Term full-time position

We are looking for a qualified Med Lab Technician to join our Clinical Trials team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital.

About the role:
This is a fixed term role covering parental leave for approximately 12 months starting from late October. You will report to the Clinical Trials Coordinator and will be an integral part of the clinical trial activities of the Laboratory in delivering its services to our key clients and stakeholders. You will work as a Medical Laboratory Technician, separating, processing, documenting, storing and transporting a large variety of samples associated with the clinical trials.

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.

Auckland District Health Board (Auckland DHB) is one of the leading healthcare providers in New Zealand offering a wide range of tertiary and quaternary clinical services to a large and diverse population. We have state of the art facilities and provide our services from three hospitals – Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Health and Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Auckland DHB is the largest teaching hospital in New Zealand and we aspire to provide the highest standards of patient care and staff engagement which is underpinned by our organisational values of Haere Mai (welcome), Manaaki (respect), Tῡhono (together) and Angamua (aim high). Here is what we can offer you:

• Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• A fast paced, unique and rewarding work environment that provides a high level of job satisfaction and is always interesting
• An opportunity to grow both as a person and as an administrative professional while working with a very friendly team.
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

About the department:
Our Clinical Trials Unit is a stand-alone service working with all departments of the Laboratory and key clients within the Clinical Trials sector. We process samples from a variety of sources in relation to the clinical trials LabPlus has been contracted to manage.

About you:
You will be a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician preferably with experience in Clinical Trials and be able to demonstrate the ability to pay attention to detail, have strong technical and computer skills, be adaptable and flexible, work in a team environment and show plenty of initiative. 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. You must be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz 

For further information please contact Michelle Blake, Business Development Manager | LabPLUS on 021 526 695 or email Michellebl@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 # ADHB4971

Closing date is 17 October 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

For the largest health sector job board in New Zealand, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.com

Southland is a vast natural playground with an abundance of wildlife, fantastic facilities, a range of activities and a relaxed pace of life, Southland is a family-friendly environment that provides the best of both worlds and is a great place to bring up children.

Due to a career advancement, our Invercargill laboratory has a vacancy for a senior scientist and become part of the core lab team.

SCL Invercargill is based at the Southland Hospital. The laboratory is well equipped and performs a mix of hospital and community testing using Cobas 501/601, Radiometer 800 blood gas, Sysmex XN and Sysmex CS2500i/CS2100 analysers processing a wide variety of tests. To be considered for this role you will need:

• At least 3 years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ
• A current Annual or Interim Practicing Certificate
• Experience with Biochemistry QA, haematology and/or transfusion medicine procedures would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and provide verbal feedback in a professional manner
• Able to participate in after- hours shift rosters

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.

Applications close 16 October 2019

To apply go to our careers website www.healthscopecareers.co.nz