Experienced Cardiac Anaesthetic Technician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent Full time – 40 hours per week

Salary details: Starting from $70,842 to $103,000 + KiwiSaver

• We are looking to grow our Cardiac Technician Team with more Anaesthetic Technicians who have experience in this speciality.

• While the role will sit in the Cardiac Roster you will also be required to work in all our other specialities that we have here at Te Whatu Ora Waikato.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management is essential especially airways specific for cardiothoracic surgery (one lung ventilation/standard ventilation) as well as advanced airway management such as video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management is essential especially airways specific for cardiothoracic surgery (one lung ventilation/standard ventilation) as well as advanced airway management such as video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Be responsible for assisting in and delivery and evaluation of safe and appropriate centred care within the delivery of anaesthesia to a patient

• Provide a professional manner, skilled, clinical and technical assistance to the anesthetist

• Work part of the theatre team in providing maximum quality care to patients undergoing anaesthesia.

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Largest trauma hospital on one site.

• We make are an eclectic bunch of people from all walks of life that includes ODP’s/RNAA’s and Anaesthetic Technicians sharing their skills and knowledge

• We encourage continuing education with opportunities being sourced by our experienced leadership team

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management

• Advance airway management such as video laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.

• At least 2 years working as a Cardiac Anaesthetic Technician (private or public)

• Have experience in preparing, cleaning and using the TOE probe and machine and be proficient at using TEG

• Able to work rostered shifts (Days,PMs, weekends and nights) as well as involved in the cardiac on call roster

• Be registered or have the ability to register with Medical Science Council NZ including a current APC

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.

• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Monique.Wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 19 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!