Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital, HamiltonThe details: Permanent, part-time: 42.5 hours per fortnightSalary details: Salary + KiwiSaver
Phlebotomist (pre-analytical technician) casual position within Waikato hospital.
Using your phlebotomy skills to both assist collection of laboratory specimen in a ward setting, as well as the busy hospital outpatient clinic.
Join our enthusiastic, friendly and skilled team.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityThe role of pre-analytical technician involves the collection (phlebotomy) of laboratory specimens. This role may also extend to data entry and some specimen preparation for testing.As a pre-analytical technician in our team, you will have collaboration and support to delivery your mahi and contribute to the broader objectives of our busy laboratory.If you think this position is a good fit for you and you would be a good fit for our department, we would love to hear from you.Key responsibilities of the role:
Demonstrate commitment to delivering high quality and timely service.
A high level of accuracy.
A people person with the ability to communicate empathetically.
Applicants will preferably be registered with the Medical Sciences Council as a medical laboratory pre-analytical technician, however those without this qualification and the right attributes may also be considered and will be given full training.
Experience in healthcare and/or customer service is advantageous.
View the position description:(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits
Friendly, inclusive, supportive and skilled team.
Ability to develop your career as a registered health practitioner.
Multicultural team that celebrates our successes in work and life.
Mōu | About youSkills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
Ability to understand instructions and follow established operating procedure.
Ability to understand the needs of the patient and communicate with them.
Moderate level of fitness as the role requires travelling to all areas of the hospital.
Be able to work well on your own as well as in a team environment.
Preferred candidates will have experience in phlebotomy or the healthcare industry.
Mō tātou Ratonga | About our ServiceThe phlebotomy service provides a high standard of service in the collection and processing of laboratory specimens including but not limited to venepuncture, urine, swab collection, breath testing, and venesection. The department provides services to all parts of the hospital with daily ward rounds including NICU, outpatients clinic and other departments by request where possible. The department provides training for phlebotomists from around the region (hospitals and community) including infection control.Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, WaikatoLocated in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please .
As part of our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Te Whatu Ora, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyPlease apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team –Closing date: 29/04/2024Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!
