Medical Laboratory Technician | Canterbury Health Laboratories

• Christchurch – Canterbury Health Laboratories – Histology Department
• Permanent part-time position working 30 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) provides a 24/7 service to the hospital and the community which includes high volume automation as well as some manual testing. Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient.

The Anatomical Pathology Department operates Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07:00 and 18:00. 

Part of Canterbury Health Laboratories and based on the campus of Christchurch Hospital, the Anatomical Pathology Department is made up of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Pathology Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars as well as Administrative staff. Days and hours for this role are to be negotiated.

About you

We’re looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team at Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), a leading medical diagnostic reference laboratory in New Zealand. This is a permanent, part-time role working in the Anatomical Pathology Department.

The successful applicant will join the Histology MLT team, performing all core Histology tasks, along with specials stains.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing stained slides (including embedding, microtomy and staining)
• Technical assistance for the receipting, processing, sectioning and staining of urgent paraffin and fresh sections (frozen sections)
• Providing a high-quality service to clients

Skills and experience

• Time management skills
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain high professional standards
• A working knowledge of laboratory information systems
• You will be registered (or eligible for registration) as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• Previous experience in Histology, including special stains, is advantageous

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.