Medical laboratory scientist, Kaipūtaiao taiwhanga rongoā
Also known as
- Embryologist
Medical laboratory scientists collect, test and analyse human biological material to support patient diagnosis, management and treatment. They interpret laboratory results and report findings to clinicians.
Your pay could be
$66K
Lower
$82K to $114K
Most common
$140K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Medical laboratory scientists
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, including weekends and evenings
- usually work in laboratories, health centres and hospitals and may travel locally
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Analyse laboratory specimens to detect abnormalities or other problems.
- Analyse laboratory findings.
- Operate laboratory equipment to analyse medical samples.
- Maintain medical laboratory equipment.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
- Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
- Develop health care quality and safety procedures.
- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
- Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
- Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis.
You need a qualification to become a medical laboratory scientist.
You need
- 6 months’ experience as a trainee medical laboratory scientist
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a relevant postgraduate qualification
- experience in similar work
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 801 6250
msc@medsci.co.nz
http://www.mscouncil.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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