Point of Care Testing Coordinator (POCT) - Core Laboratory - Wellington

Point of Care Testing Coordinator (POCT) – Core Laboratory
Fixed-term, Part-time
Wellington

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs is a part of Awanui Group, the largest network of human and veterinary pathology laboratories in New Zealand. At Awanui, we’re proud to be a national network of 25 laboratories, 150 collection centres, and employers of over 2,200 people throughout Aotearoa. Our team of specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, phlebotomists, couriers, and shared services personnel deliver a world-class service that together collects, analyses, and reports over 7 million patient results annually.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:
Are you interested in expanding your scientific role into clinical areas? If you are a good communicator and negotiator, a self-starter and someone who likes problem solving, there is an opening at Awanui Labs for a part-time, permanent position of 40 hours per fortnight as a Point of Care Testing (POCT) coordinator, working with an experienced POCT team.

The role's primary purpose is ensuring that our POCT testing meets the needs of Health NZ and complies with national POCT standards. The role will primarily be based at our Wellington Laboratory with regular travel to other sites as part of our regional POCT team. Additional comprehensive in-house training will be provided by the POCT team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of HNZ point-of-care testing (POCT) requirements.


• Deployment of new POCT instruments across HNZ sites.


• Training of HNZ clinical staff and maintenance of training records.


• Monitoring HNZ staff competence when using POCT equipment.


• POCT equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.


• Quality assurance activities, including: Coordinating and reviewing Internal Quality Control (IQC) and External Quality Assurance (EQA). + Maintaining quality and compliance documentation.


• Monitoring POCT results via the clinical portal using vendor middleware.


• Membership of the CCHV POCT Governance Committee.
  
  

About you | He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to have:

• The ability to work in a methodical manner adhering to strict quality procedure guidelines.


• A team focus with initiative, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and possess the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.


• Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practicing Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Technician.


• Preferably with experience in Chemistry or Haematology.


• Strong IT competence.


• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:
You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment, delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals.

Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team, please click 'Apply now'

Application closes 25 January 2026