Anaesthetic Technician

Marketplace; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern in Invercargill is seeking an experienced Anaesthetic Technician to support theatres with anaesthetists, doctors and nurses. You’ll assist with surgeries and theatre setup, and may help with blood pressure checks and medications. The rotating roster offers 8–10 hour shifts in a busy hospital environment.

This permanent full‑time role offers a salary range of $79,014–$112,965 p.a. (pro‑rated) plus KiwiSaver and car parking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgeries and operating theatre setup
• May help administer blood pressure and medications
• Rotating roster with 8–10 hour shifts in a busy hospital

Job description

# Anaesthetic Technician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Anaesthetic Technician****Salary range $79,014 - $112,965 p.a. (pro-rated) + Kiwisaver + carparking**e* **Southland Hospital, New Zealand*** **2x Permanent, full-time positions available*** **Want to work in a state-of-the-art-facility?**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.**About the role**The workplace energy here in Southland is more real mates than work mates. You'll join a friendly, close-knit bunch who love socialising both inside and outside of work, so you'll feel right at home from the get-go.The day to day down hereAs an experienced Anaesthetic Technician, you know the drill.* Working alongside our Anaesthetists, as well as Doctors and Nurses, you'll assist with surgeries, and the odd bit of Operating Theatre set up.* You may even help administer blood pressure and other medications on occasion too.* Working on a rotating roster basis, you'll find shifts are usually around 8-10 hours,* So along with a stable full-time work structure you'll have plenty of room to get out and do life – especially since that beaming Southland sun has been known to stick around as late as 10pm!* Servicing a broad catchment area of the South Island, Invercargill hospital will give you great exposure to a large amount of trauma cases, plus the ability to rotate across a wide variety of specialities within the hospital.* In a smaller hospital you'll find plenty of opportunity to grow your skills and progress your career.* Benefit from the wisdom of senior AT's or impart your own knowledge to help mentor the younger team, and if you're motivated to lead, you could move up, fast.Plus, you'll enjoy the latest, state of the art equipment and modern hospital facilities.**About us**Down where things are looking upIf you're looking for a refreshing pace change, you'll find it in more than just your workday. Southland truly offers the ultimate access to the kiwi lifestyle dream. Away from the big city bustle, the dream of home ownership a reality, and you'll never sit in traffic again. And whether you're a thrill seeker looking to spend your days off hiking, fishing or hitting the slopes, or you're more interested in the serenity of hundreds of km's of wide-open space, you'll find your fit way down here.So how low can you go? If it's an exciting move you crave, let's talk – there's never been a better time to look down. Working in Southland videoFeel like you're in limbo? feeling a bit... stuck? If it's time to get things moving, why not set your sights lower, way, way down to one of NZ's most picturesque regions, where work-life balance is really real, and you can have your own little patch of paradise. It's time to go low.Right now, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern are looking to relocate enthusiastic, skilled Anaesthetic Technicians to Invercargill. Interested?**About you**We're after passionate, conscientious technicians who are excited by a challenge and always keen to lend a hand.Whether you're just starting out in your career and craving some action, or have more experience under your belt, this could be the work fit you're looking for.If you are registered with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ and are eager to join the best little city in the world, apply now.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**Salary Range**This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the APEX or PSA CEAs and the salary will be in accordance with the AT Pay Scale, between $79,014 and $112,965 p.a dependant on relevant experience.**How to Apply**To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact our Recruitment Advisor at [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*