About the Role

Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA Core Salary Scale (step 1 $77,087 – step 10 $116,930)

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to our team in the Histology Department at Middlemore Hospital. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Middlemore Hospital is a 950 bed Hospital and is one of New Zealand’s busiest and diverse teaching hospitals with a large Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, National Burns Unit, Regional Plastic Surgery, Special Care Baby Unit, ICU, and paediatrics, general surgical, orthopaedic and medical wards.

The Histology department is IANZ accredited and situated on-site at the Middlemore campus and provides a Histology and Non–Gynaecological Cytology Service for Counties Manukau District. The Histology department is involved in teaching scientific / technical and medical staff.

You will be required to work in all areas of the histology laboratory alongside a dedicated team of technicians, scientists, technical specialists, registrars and Consultant Pathologists to deliver a high-quality Histology service. The applicant must be a registered member of the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand in the Scope of Scientist preferably having experience working in Histology.

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About you

Essential attributes:

• Registration and APC as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council

• Good understanding of ISO15189 standards and a commitment to quality improvement principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Positive attitude and a passion for the Histology discipline

• Confidence with computer-based LIS systems preferably with experience in Delphic, Delphic AP and Cerebro applications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment

• Ability to prioritise work, adapt and learn quickly

If you are a motivated and would enjoy the challenge of working in a busy laboratory, then we would like to hear from you.

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 <Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz

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