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Point of Care Testing Coordinator – Wellington Jobs in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand at Awanui Group
Title: Point of Care Testing Coordinator – Wellington
Company: Awanui Group
Location: Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Point of Care Testing Coordinator – 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, fixed-term position of 32 hours per fortnight until the end of October 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 HNZ 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 tasks include management of HNZ point of care testing requirements; deployment of new POCT instruments to sites within HNZ; HNZ staff training and record keeping; annual assessment of HNZ staff competence monitoring when using POCT equipment; quality assurance activities (e.g. equipment monitoring and troubleshooting); coordinating and reviewing IQC and EQA; monitoring of POCT equipment results in the clinical portal via vendor middleware; member of CCHV POCT Governance Committee.
To succeed in this role you will need:
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 Scientist or Technician.
Preferably with experience in Chemistry or Hematology.
Strong IT competence.
Eligible 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. Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, already 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 apply now.
Applications close: 3 April 2025
