Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology Department

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Microbiology Department – Waikato Hospital

The details: 2 x Permanent Full time positions (40 hours per week) and 1 x Part time position (20 hours per week)

Salary details: $59842-$76374 depending on experience

• Are you looking to do more with your science degree? Start your career in Medical Laboratory Science? A current Medical Laboratory Technician looking for a change?
• Come and join the Microbiology Team at Waikato Hospital as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have 3 positions (2 full time, 1 part time) available within the Microbiology Department at Waikato Hospital. This is a busy and interesting diagnostic hospital laboratory that provides testing both locally and to the Te Manawa Taki region.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Process and examine samples received in the laboratory
• Communicate results to Laboratory staff and Clinicians
• Maintain inventory and equipment
• Participate in the shift roster including evening and weekend work

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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

• Join a great team of dedicated Medical Laboratory professionals
• Fast paced interesting laboratory work
• Impact patient care

Mōu | About you

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

• Ability to work well within team environment, but also independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management
• Bring a high standard of quality and attention to detail throughout work processes
• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician and a current Annual Practicing Certificate
• Previous experience in Microbiology will be advantageous

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

The Microbiology Laboratory at Waikato Hospital offers a wide range of testing including Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology and Mycology and our technicians have the ability to work in processing across all these areas.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | 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 Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are 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 Health New Zealand | 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: 08/05/2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!