work as a phlebotomist

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   I am a USA citizen but I also have my resident visa in NZ.  I currently live back in the states.  I am enrolled in a phlebotomy course and internship that begins in March.  I was considering coming back to NZ to do a phlebotomy course but from my research NZ doesn't hold courses, is this correct?  If I came to NZ with a certification from the states, would I then certify through NZ so that I can apply and be accepted to work in a job? I
Kind Regards,

Alaina

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Alaina Members Profile Find Members Posts Guest Group	Quote Reply Topic: work as a phlebotomist Posted: 27 Oct 2012 at 10:29am
	I am a USA citizen but I also have my resident visa in NZ. I currently live back in the states. I am enrolled in a phlebotomy course and internship that begins in March. I was considering coming back to NZ to do a phlebotomy course but from my research NZ doesn't hold courses, is this correct? If I came to NZ with a certification from the states, would I then certify through NZ so that I can apply and be accepted to work in a job? I Kind Regards, Alaina

RebeccaHannah Members Profile Find Members Posts Guest Group	Quote Reply Posted: 02 Nov 2012 at 3:21am
	Hey! I am an assistant nurse and a phlebotomist in the U.K but would love to come over to nz and practice phlebotomy. Do you have any advice on how to go about it? I'm interested in coming to the South Island around June next year. Do I just wait till then and apply? Or do I have to do extra training courses to come over? Thank you!

healthCareers Members Profile Find Members Posts Admin Group Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 2012 at 5:23pm
	HI Alaina Thanks for your post. To check your certification and if it will be recognised in New Zealand we suggest you contact the Medical Sciences Council of NZ - http://www.mscouncil.org.nz/qualifications It is great that you already have residency! Keep a look out on our national job portal for vacancies - www.kiwihealthjobs.com Kind regards, *Healthcareers*

healthCareers Members Profile Find Members Posts Admin Group Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 2012 at 5:26pm
	Hi Rebecca, Thanks for your post. As mentioned in the previous post you may wish to check your qualifications with the Medical Sciences Council - http://www.mscouncil.org.nz/qualifications When you are ready to start applying for jobs check out the vacancies on our national job portal www.kiwihealthjobs.com. You can also register your details to receive job alerts. Kind regards, *Healthcareers*

renace Members Profile Find Members Posts Guest Group	Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 2013 at 10:26pm
	Hi,I'm a certified UK phlebotomist and I'm here in christchurch now..I just want to know if where can I possibly apply here in NZ as phlebotomist?hope u can help me.thnx a lot.

healthCareers Members Profile Find Members Posts Admin Group Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Quote Reply Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 10:44am
	Hi Renace Thanks for your post. Please check out current vacancies on www.kiwihealthjobs.com. You can then apply directly to positions of interest. Kind regards, *Healthcareers*

Letitia Seumanutafa Members Profile Find Members Posts Guest Group	Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 11:07am
	Hi my name is Letitia. I live in Christchurch and I want to study Phlebotomy. I have been searching all over the net to find and institution that provides this opportunity but cannot find anything. where do I go? or who do I contact?

healthCareers Members Profile Find Members Posts Admin Group Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Quote Reply Posted: Yesterday at 4:00pm
	Hi Letitia There are no specific requirements to work as a phlebotomist. However, employers do value phlebotomists who are qualified and registered. Being qualified also means you can progress into a related job such as medical laboratory technician. There are two pathways to becoming a qualified, registered phlebotomist – training on the job, or starting with a qualification. If you train on the job you need to: - work as a phlebotomist in an approved laboratory for two years - pass the Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (QMLT) exam. For more information about approved qualifications go to: http://www.mscouncil.org.nz/qualifications For information about the QMLT exam go to: http://www.nzimls.org.nz/qmlt-qsst-examination-application.html