The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (INC)

Grey Hospital Laboratory is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join their team in Greymouth on a full-time basis. We are a small but busy Laboratory where your generalist skills will be valued.

You'll be tasked with performing analyses and other associated Laboratory tasks with a focus in Microbiology whilst demonstrating a commitment to providing a high quality service to our clients. We're a small, 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.

You'll be self-motivated and able to work independently, however you're flexible and can work well as part of a team too. You'll have great communication skills and experience in Microbiology procedures. It is essential that you hold registration or are eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

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.

Enquiries should be directed to John Ray, Recruitment Specialist on email john.ray@westcoastdhb.health.nz

Applications are only accepted online so please click "apply now" button or go to https://westcoastdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job to apply.

Our Purpose:
When you work with Repromed, you’re helping women and couples realise their dream of becoming a parent. We provide our clients with the best of both professional and personalised care which is at the heart of everything we do. Repromed consists of a highly dynamic team of doctors, nurses, counsellors and scientific staff who are 100% committed to working to ISO9001 standards and continuous improvement. Our laboratory is equipped with the highest quality equipment that offers our clients a the full range of assisted reproductive technology ranging from automated Semen Analysis, In vitro fertilisation, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, through to genetic analysis of embryos.  Annually we deliver around 800 various private and publically funded treatment cycles to clients residing in the greater Auckland and Northland regions.

The Role:
We are seeking applications for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) role within the Repromed Laboratory. This is a full-time MLT position that is rostered to include occasional weekend hours. The position is suitable for a registered Medical Laboratory Technician with experience in sterile technique.  Specialised Andrology training for will be provided on the job.

The Person

The successful applicant will join a small highly dedicated laboratory team and work under the supervision of expert Medical Laboratory Scientists.  You will perform all semen analysis, preparation and reporting using manual and automated machines. You will be in a supportive role to the scientists undertaking specialised IVF and donor insemination program functions such as media preparation and client administration. You will be a motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. You will require an empathetic and sensitive communication style with clients undergoing a challenging time of their lives.

Essential Requirements

Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and have a current Practicing Certificate.

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Send your CV to Evana at ebarbarich@repromed.co.nz by September 7th

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• Do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB
• Help shape our journey

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:
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 full time position in General Microbiology. The normal hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Sunday rostered shift. There will be a requirement to cover out-of-hours shifts and be available for call.

About you:
Our preferred candidate will have a background in a diagnostic general Microbiology and at least 2 years’ experience in a Microbiology laboratory.

You must be currently registered as a medical laboratory Scientist by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. If you do too, apply now and join us to make a positive difference and to “do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB”.

For more information about this position, contact Santosh Parab, Recruitment Consultant at email SantoshP@adhb.govt.nz.

If you want to make contributions to improve the health of our communities and do your life’s best work, we would love to hear from you!

To submit application, click on the link below or visit our Careers website www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and quote job reference number CEN08572 to attach your CV and covering letter.

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children 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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We are seeking applications for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand with laboratory links and collaborative research partners nationally and internationally.

This is a part time (16 hrs per week) Thursday/Friday 0800-1700, Medical laboratory scientist position within the Bacteriology laboratory. Applicants must be available for weekend, on-call and Public Holiday rosters as required.

The primary function of this role is providing diagnostic and specialist bacteriology testing for both hospital and referring laboratories.

You will be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. You will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. As an important member of the CHL team it goes without saying that you’ll have great communication skills as well as the ability to prioritise and multitask as the situation demands.

• Work in New Zealand’s leading laboratory
• Do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB
• Help shape our journey

About us:
LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. 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:
Virology and Immunology holds a unique position in New Zealand medical laboratories having effectively combined diagnostic virology and immunology into one integrated discipline. Our diagnostic range includes immunochemistry, allergy testing, viral isolation and the serologic diagnosis of infectious and autoimmune diseases. Molecular-based techniques are a particularly successful component of our diagnostic work, with application both in the diagnosis of viral diseases and in the monitoring of infected patients undergoing treatment. Our department is well supplied with modern processing equipment and work practices and test systems are constantly under review to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of test results. Virology and immunology is also well supported by highly qualified and experienced clinical and technical staff.

About the position:
We are looking for a Section Leader, who will be responsible for the Immunochemistry section for a fixed term to cover the incumbent’s parental leave.

Immunochemistry is comprised of Plasma Protein Assays and Specific IgE testing for Allergy. Skin Prick and Intradermal testing for possible allergic reactions to foods, inhalants, Bee and Wasp venoms, anaesthetics and antibiotics are performed along with detection of Total and Specific IgE Antibodies within the lab.

This one year fixed term full-time position works 40 hours per week; normal hours are Monday to Sunday rostered shift.

About you:
Our successful candidate will have a registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council www.mscouncil.org.nz with a current Annual Practicing Certificate. They will also have recent experience in protein and allergy testing together with good organisational and staff management skills.

To join our team, you will bring recent practical, in-depth experience and a good working knowledge in the speciality. You will also be innovative and flexible with a high degree of professionalism, integrity and responsibility. Self-awareness and time management are important personal requirements as the successful candidate needs to be organised to meet the demands of the position.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy. If you do too, apply now and join us to make a positive difference and to “do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB”.

Why should I join Auckland DHB:
Joining the Immunochemistry Department, you will get a unique opportunity to be part of both the Chemistry and Immunology departments. We process a range of tests including:

• Routine serum protein electrophoresis using the Capillarys and Hydrasys
• A range of specialised gel electrophoresis assays
• Serum free light chains
• Immunoglobulins, subclasses and other protein assays
• Specific IgE and IgG assays
• Complement EIA’s

You will have varied educational recourses at your disposal including sponsorship to attend relevant conferences; in-house work related training as well as the opportunity to work closely alongside highly experienced scientists and Pathologists.

For more information about this position, contact John Scott, Technical Head, at phone: 09 307 4949 Ext: 22104 or email JohnScott@adhb.govt.nz or Santosh Parab, Recruitment Consultant at email SantoshP@adhb.govt.nz.

If you want to make contributions to improve the health of our communities and do your life’s best work, we would love to hear from you!

To submit application, click on the link below or visit our Careers website www.careers.adhb.govt.nz and quote job reference number CEN08603 to attach your CV and covering letter.

Auckland DHB is committed to the application of the Vulnerable Children 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, visit www.kiwihealthjobs.com

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* Excellent career development opportunity

* Permanent, full time position

Anatomical Pathology Service (APS) is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories in Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland Region. APS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand. The laboratory is well equipped with the latest technology and has strong established links with all relevant clinical teams and other laboratories around New Zealand.

The department processes over 400 cases per day (average of 900 blocks). Our service provides frozen sections to the Auckland’s private hospitals, GPs and Skin Specialists, Immunohistochemistry testing, Direct immunofluorescence testing (DIF), and Trephine sample processing. The department processes work from the Veterinary laboratory and participates in some clinical trials.

We are a progressive and busy department with an excellent team looking for a well-motivated, enthusiastic Pathologist Assistant to complement our existing team in providing a diagnostic service for the Greater Auckland community.

In this role you will be responsible for the dissection and macroscopic description of human surgical specimens; this includes tissue selection and fresh specimen triage. You will ensure that correct procedures are followed and the service is delivered in a timely manner to continue delivering a high standard of care to our patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in dissecting all types of surgical specimens and an excellent knowledge of anatomy which they are able to correlate with the patient’s medical/clinical history.

The candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills, alongside a strong quality-focus. They will be able to effectively manage their time, prioritising and multi-tasking to meet the high standards of the department.

Qualifications:

• Science degree with excellent knowledge of Anatomy
• Working towards registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

This is a full time position (40 hours a week) within the Community Anatomic Pathology Laboratory; initially the successful candidate will be located at 37 – 41 Carbine Road, Mt. Wellington.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy, if you do too, apply now and join us to make a positive difference and to “do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB”.

If you need any further information about this position, please contact Theresa Arroyo, Section Leader - Anatomic Pathology Service on 021 801 903 or Santosh Parab, Recruitment Consultant at SantoshP@adhb.govt.nz

If you would like to be part of our awesome, quality-driven team, then apply online at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz, quote job reference number CEN08044to attach your CV and covering letter.

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

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Waikato Hospital
48 rostered hours per fortnight
Job Number: WAI07084

We are seeking applications for the role of Phlebotomist within the Waikato Hospital Laboratory, a leading medical diagnostic laboratory in New Zealand.  This is a permanent part time position, working 48 hours per fortnight on rostered duties including weekends.

You will ideally have a medical background with venepuncture experience or be a qualified Phlebotomist. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Qualified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate or are working towards obtaining this qualification.

A positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, flexibility and reliability are essential. 

If this opportunity is of interest to you, then we would welcome your application.

Closing date: 24 August 2018

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For more information and to apply, please visit www.waikatodhb.health.nz/jobs/vacancies/

• Work in New Zealand’s leading anatomic pathology laboratory
• Do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB
• Help shape our journey
• Collaborative and supportive environment

Do you have strong customer service skills? Do you have experience using Delphic Laboratory Information System? Do you hold technical qualification in medical laboratory science? If your answer is yes, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The Auckland DHB Anatomic Pathology Service (APS) provides services to private specialists and general practitioners with up to 500 histology specimens received per day, and a further 15-20 for non-gynaecological cytology. The specimens cover a wide range of subspecialties in the areas of skin, gastroenterological, gynaecological, breast, head and neck, respiratory and urological pathology. This service also provides the cervical screening programme (about 400 samples a day) for the Auckland area with about 30 gynaecological cytology smears requiring pathologist review each day.

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the customer interface with APS, Mt Wellington meets customer requirements and to act as a resource person for other Support roles within APS.

This permanent full-time role suits bright, motivated person with a proactive approach and a high level of initiative. Reliability, accuracy and a positive attitude are vital requirements for this role. You will be able to establish and maintain excellent rapport with both ADHB staff and patients and their families and answer all calls in a professional and helpful manner.

Our successful candidate will have strong customer service experience in a frontline environment ideally in a health sector. Experience in using Delphic LIS system, complaint resolution and good numeracy skills will be paramount. Technical qualification in laboratory is essential.

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value seeing more applicants from our Māori & Pacific communities. Our organisation values diversity, inclusivity and empathy, if you do too, apply now and join us to make a positive difference and to “do your life’s best work at Auckland DHB

To apply, please click on the link below and complete your online application attaching your latest CV and cover letter outlining your motivation to take up this role. If you need further information about the position, please contact Santosh Parab, Recruitment Consultant at SantoshP@adhb.govt.nz.

Applications close midnight 19th August 2018

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

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

Our Purpose: What We’re Here For

When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you’re part of something very special. We’re world leaders in the delivery of integrated health care, and we’re always striving to Make It Better. From the carers on the front line working directly with patients and communities, to our talented support teams who enable that care, we plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. And we’re all about putting people at the heart of everything we do.

The Role: What This Opportunity’s All About

We are seeking applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) role within Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) MLS position within the Anatomical Pathology (AP) Department. The position is suitable for a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with qualifications/experience in Histology.

The successful applicant will join the Histology MLS team, performing all core Histology tasks, along with specials stains and immunohistochemistry, and with eventual participation in the on-call roster. You will be a highly-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills, and able to work as part of a team as well as independently.

You will be:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• Organised and efficient with effective time-management and communication skills

Apply now at https://cdhb.careercentre.net.nz/Job/Medical-Laboratory-Scientist-Histology/Christchurch/12601