Medical Lab Scientist / Technician
- Charge of Central Specimen Registration: Counties Manukau Laboratory, Permanent full time.We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our senior team in leading and developing the Central Specimen Registration (CSR) service within CM Health.
- Permanent – Full time role· Remunerations per PSA SECA $127,720
- $132,870Health 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 RoleCentral Specimen Registration is the heart of the Medical Laboratory here at Counties.
All specimens for diagnostic testing are received, sorted, and handled by skilled professionals.
CSR is fundamental to the hospital services provided by medical science laboratories worldwide.It is an essential area of the laboratory service and the start of all specimen testing.
It ensures patient safety is maintained by checking all samples are of adequate quality, including labelling and sample type, to send for analysis.As Charge of the Central Specimen Registration service, you will be responsible for managing not only the BAU activities within the service but also have a strong focus on continuous development and support for the workforce, looking at process improvements and innovation so our gold standard service to both our hospital and regional teams is maintained.
You will also contribute to the wider operational and strategic management of the total laboratory service here at Counties Manukau.In addition, you will be actively involved in collaborative projects with other hospital services within Counties Manukau as well as the regional and national laboratory service networks.
About the Team/Service/ LocationThis amazing team consists of highly skilled, qualified Medical Laboratory pre analytical technicians and technicians who cover a 24/7 service.
The laboratory service at Middlemore is a dynamic, progressive laboratory run by a very professional and well-motivated team.
If you enjoy a challenge, love people development and have the required experience then we would love to hear from youFor more information on living and working in South Auckland, click hereAbout youIdeally, you will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience post qualification in Medical Laboratory Science, preferably in Central Specimen Registration, but any discipline within the Service will be welcomed.
A minimum of 3 years in a senior/supervisory role at the Section Head level or equivalent would be required.
Essentials include· Proven industry experience with management· Eligible to work in New Zealand- Registered member of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand· Passion for team development· A fun and outgoing personality.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 16 May 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Barbs on Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nzTo view the position description, please click here.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff
- all carefully considered in our action plan.
Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.
Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.If these are your values too, then join us today.