Medical Laboratory Technician - Auckland Blood Bank

at  NZ Blood Service NZBS

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must be registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ. You will have a positive attitude, be committed to patient care and have the flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day roster. The ability to multi-task, work collaboratively and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment is essential in this role and key to your success as part of this high performing team.

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Experience in transfusion science or a related discipline
• Experience working in a Blood Bank would be preferred, but not essential
• Flexibility to fully participate in our 24-hour, 7-day per week roster
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Ability to take responsibility.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The NZBS Blood Bank based at Auckland Hospital is New Zealand’s largest Blood Bank testing between 200-250 samples per day. This is an exciting and fast paced environment, often responding immediately in emergency situations for patients in need. What makes this role different to other Technician roles, is at the end of the day, you know that you have been directly involved in someone’s care.
As a Medical Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for performing a range of duties related to pre transfusion, antenatal and diagnostic testing and the issue of blood and blood products for clinical purposes. You will be joining a well-established team of Scientists and Technicians committed to quality service and high standards and patient well-being.
Your base salary will be between $65,842 to $86,719 depending on skills, experience and registration.