Laboratory IT Specialist and Support - North Shore

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Full time, permanent Laboratory IT Technical Specialist and Support 

Waitematā District Laboratory

Health New Zealand is Aotearoa’s national health authority, committed to delivering a health system that is simpler and more coordinated, allowing for better and more consistent care to support all New Zealanders to live longer and have the best possible quality of life.

Health New Zealand – Waitematā District serves the communities of Rodney, North Shore and Waitākere. With a population of over 630,000 people, we are the largest New Zealand District by population. We provide secondary hospital and community services from North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals and 30 community sites throughout the district, and employ more than 6800 people.

Your clinical and IT experience with the ability to prioritise and strong communication skills will all be essential as you work

 to support the laboratory in the provision of a timely and effective service to clinicians and patients using informatics.

Requirements: 

• Understanding of the LIS
• Understanding of Clinical Laboratory testing
• Technical background in Delphic Systems with the ability to program in these systems
• Familiarity with HL7 messaging
• Capable communicator in both a technical and non-technical manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated initiative and own learning development
• Able to produce business analysis and quality reports

Preference will be given to a candidate with:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist qualification
• Project experience
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, JavaScript or Bash scripting is a bonus

To view the position description, please click here. 

To be considered for this role, please apply online via www.wdhbcareers.co.nz and include your CV and cover letter. For assistance with your application, please contact Sarah Kneller - Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatura.govt.nz. 

Job reference: WDHB18318