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MLPATs work in the labs themselves receipting and organising the analysis of samples, But most New Zealander’s will be familiar with them at their local collection centre when their GP has sent them for tests. ‘Our MLPATs take blood samples and other specimens in the collection centre. They tell us that the public often think that they are nurses and are paid similarly,’ said APEX Advocacy Lead David Munro today. ‘But of course, that is not anywhere near the case. The current rate for a beginning MLPAT at Awanui is $23.00/hr. Astonishingly, that is below what the government has announced will be the minimum wage from 1 April 2024: $23.15/hr’.
