Medical Laboratory Technician | Haematology

Christchurch - Canterbury Health Laboratories - Haematology

Full‑Time, Permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 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. Health is a 24/7 business and Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is no exception!

We’re seeking a highly motivated, registered Medical Laboratory Technician to join our busy Laboratory, based primarily within Haematology. In this role, you will work alongside experienced scientists and participate in full diagnostic testing, including blood counts, morphology and coagulation, as well as supporting basic chemistry and specimen services as and when required. As a member of the Haematology Team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality medical laboratory services. You will collaborate closely with the Core Laboratory Team, the wider CHL team, and the communities we serve to build trust, foster common understanding, and promote shared ownership of healthcare initiatives. Our primary focus is to provide the best service possible for the care of the patient. Your primary working hours will be day shift in Haematology, with rostered hours that may vary within the 07:00 to 17:00 timeframe. You may be required to participate in a 24/7 roster, including weekends and public holidays, when needed, with additional coverage for Specimen Services and Core Biochemistry as required. You will also be rostered into Biochemistry and Specimen Services every 4‑6 weeks, or as needed, to maintain competency and support ongoing skill development.

• Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga – To lead by example by showing respect and kinship, generosity, and care for the people we work with and who services, their whānau and communities. To also show respect and care for their information and stories.
• Technical – Responsible for the operational performance and daily operation of the Laboratory within delegated authority and in line with organisational goals and legislative requirements.
• A high‑quality service – Supervise and perform manual & automated assays for measuring a range of different sample types.
• Laboratory information system – Knowledgeable and responsible for their own operation and use of the laboratory information system to register patients, input data and access results.
• Routine laboratory – Responsible for performing a variety of duties in the laboratory, including basic troubleshooting of tests and equipment relevant to the laboratory's operation.
• Quality assurance – Participate as a working member of the Quality Group [EQG] to maintain accreditation to ISO 15189.
• Training – Engage with team members to provide a consistent approach to quality standards.
• Safety – Observe all Te Whatu Ora safe work procedures and instructions.
• Skill and professional development – Actively work with management to increase skill sets and potential professional development opportunities.
• Kaitiakitanga – The Medical Laboratory Scientist acts as a guardian with engagement from wider CHL to continuously develop ways to decrease waste that can have an adverse effect on the environment.

• Must hold or be eligible for registration as an MLT with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ).
• A recognised equivalent science degree, with experience in Haematology/Core Lab within a diagnostic laboratory, is preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong communication, excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high professional standards and competence.
• Manage sample data through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Have a broad understanding of the procedures and protocols required within a tertiary health laboratory under ISO 15189 quality guidelines.

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.