Experience

Wellington SCL

• New Zealand
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Technician (Histology)

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Key TasksHealth & Safety representative.Triage and data entry of specimens.Processing and shipping of sendaway specimens - compliant to IATA regulations.Fresh tissue procedures (Frozen sectioning, renal collection, muscle biopsies)EmbeddingMicrotomyQuality control of finished slides (macro and micro)Manual and automated staining of slidesParticipation in on-call rosterTraining of new staffStock procurementOperation of laboratory equipment and IT systems



Capital & Coast District Health Board

• New Zealand
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Medical Laboratory Technician (Histology)

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2015

  Key TasksHealth & Safety representative.Triage and data entry of specimens.Processing and shipping of sendaway specimens - compliant to IATA regulations.Fresh tissue procedures (Frozen sectioning, renal collection, muscle biopsies)EmbeddingMicrotomyQuality control of finished slides (macro and micro)Manual and automated staining of slidesTraining of new staffStock procurementOperation of laboratory equipment and IT systems Key TasksHealth & Safety representative.Triage and data entry of specimens.Processing and shipping of sendaway specimens - compliant to IATA regulations.Fresh tissue procedures (Frozen sectioning, renal collection, muscle biopsies)EmbeddingMicrotomyQuality control of finished slides (macro and micro)Manual and automated staining of slidesTraining of new staffStock procurementOperation of laboratory equipment and IT systems



Waitemata District Health Board

• New Zealand
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Medical Laboratory Technician

  • May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Key Tasks:Specimen ReceptionTriage, data entry and base processing of standard hospital specimens.Processing and shipping of sendaway specimens - compliant to IATA regulationsProcessing of clinical trial and studies specimensSole charge night shifts for Specimen Reception and assisting other department staff at nightOperation of Biochemistry Siemens Vista 500 & 1500 analyserOperation of Haematology Siemens Sysmex XT 4000 & XE 5000 analyserOperation of Microbiology Bactec analyserOperation of Lamson pneumatic tube systemKnowledge and use of Delphic laboratory computer systemPhlebotomyLiaising with other hospital staff and members of the publicTaking of blood and other specimens from patients for medical diagnostic testing

• Medical Laboratory Technician (Clinical Trials & Studies)

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2011

  Key Tasks:• Management of clinical trials and studies specimen of the laboratory• Processing of specimens meeting trial specifications• Shipment of specimens - compliant to IATA regulations• Management of setup and processes of new clinical trials• Completion of paperwork and billing for all trials• Database management and design• Assist the Phlebotomy department when required as cover• Staff training of laboratory team members• Customer liaison with colleagues, suppliers, other laboratories and pharmaceutical companies.• Glucose Point of care meter back up, resolving issues etc.• Laboratory education committee member• Assist with triage, data entry and base processing of standard hospital specimens.• Excellent time management and organisational skills

• Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy)

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2007

  Key Tasks:• Liaising with other hospital staff and members of the public• Taking of blood and other specimens from patients for medical diagnostic testing

• Health Care Assistant (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

  • Jan 2002 - Apr 2005

  Key Tasks:• Assisting Nurses with daily tasks• Management of medical supplies and stock control• Care and maintenance of neonatal equipment• Responsible for maintaining and cleaning infants garments

• Health Care Assistant (Central Nursing & Midwifery Resource Units)

  • Sep 2001 - Jan 2002

  Key Tasks:• Assisting Nurses with activities of daily living• Performed special watches on at risk patients• Management of medical supplies and stock



Te Hopia Trust Group

• Caregiver

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2002

  Key Tasks:• Assisting elderly people with activities of daily living with both fully hospitalised as well as residents in the dementia wing. Key Tasks:• Assisting elderly people with activities of daily living with both fully hospitalised as well as residents in the dementia wing.