C

Medical Laboratory Technician Specimen Services

icon briefcase Job Type : Part-Time

Number of Applicants

 : 

000+

Click to reveal the number of candidates who applied for this job.
icon loader
Apply Now
icon loader Apply Now

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician Specimen Services

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busydiagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at TeWhata Ora Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury Hospitals within Christchurch. You willbe working for the largest medical laboratory in the South Island which is alsoa major secondary/tertiary referral centre with a varied and challenging caseload. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range ofspecialist equipment.

We have a permanent full-time position availablefor a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Specimen Services team!

MLPAT/MLT is preferable.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing a high-quality service to clients
  • Registering samples into the Delphic LIS, and carrying out processes required for the pre-analytical processing of samples
  • Interpretation and input of request forms
  • Checking of data for accuracy and information
  • Answering telephone enquiries in our Lab line call centre
  • Liaising with staff, patients and referrers effectively
  • Co-ordinating shipments (outgoing and incoming)
  • Troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment/instrumentation
  • Your skills will include:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • The ability to contribute to and improve personal and team performance
  • Data entry experience, competent level computer skills is preferable
  • Familiarity with laboratory processes and experience in a similar role
  • The ability to perform rostered shifts in a 24 hour, 7 days per week Health Laboratory
  •   Mō mātou | About Us

    “Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of allwe do”

    We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangiand its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefrontof all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, andprotecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coastcommunity.

    The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our  ā Mātou Uara (Our Value ​​​​​​​ s):

  • Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
  • Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
  • Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua
  • Ngā   hua |Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]

    When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], youare part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offergreat coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are alwaysimproving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts fromselect retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], youare part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your uniqueself

    Tono ināianei | Apply Now

    Onlyapplications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore pleaseapply directly on our career site .

    Pleasenote applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancycould close prior to the closing date. 

    Pleaseapply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if youdo not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application willbe declined.

    We have a range of clinical and non-clinical rolesat Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place foryou!

    Please visit our careers website for other rolesand find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] WaitahaCanterbury 

    Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

    Original job Medical Laboratory Technician Specimen Services posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
    Apply Now

    Share this job with your friends

    Similar Jobs in New Zealand

    GrabJobs is the no1 job portal in New Zealand, connecting you to thousands of jobs fast! Find the best jobs in New Zealand, apply in 1 click and get a job today!

    Mobile Apps

    Copyright © 2025 Grabjobs Pte.Ltd. All Rights Reserved.