Medical laboratory pre-analytical technician, Kaihangarau tātari takamua taiwhanga hauora
Also known as
- Phlebotomist, donor technician, specimen services technician, specimen collector
Medical laboratory pre-analytical technicians collect blood from patients and donors and prepare specimens for tests.
Your pay could be
$72K
Lower
$75K to $83K
Most common
$87K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Medical laboratory pre-analytical technicians
- usually work shifts, including weekends and may work part time
- usually work in laboratories, medical centres and mobile collection units and may travel locally
- may work in hazardous conditions involving infectious diseases
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be methodical, safety conscious and communicate well
Tasks
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.
- Clean medical equipment.
- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
- Collect biological specimens from patients.
- Give medications or immunizations.
- Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
- Maintain medical records.
- Monitor patients to detect health problems.
- Transport biological or other medical materials.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
You need a qualification to become a medical laboratory pre-analytical technician.
You need
- a New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) from Ara Institute of Canterbury
- a Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician certificate in phlebotomy, donor technology or specimen services OR
- a Bachelor of Science in a relevant biological science
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a First Aid Certificate
- a driver licence
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
https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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