Anaesthetic Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley is seeking an Anaesthetic Technician to join a dynamic perioperative team. This part-time position (0.57 FTE rostered and rotating) offers opportunity to develop anaesthetic skills within a multi-disciplinary environment and a busy eight theatre operating suite.

You will work with supportive colleagues across plastic and reconstructive surgery, obstetrics, gynaecology, ENT, orthopaedics and acute services, contributing to high quality patient care in

Qualifications

• NZ Advanced Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology and Certificate of Proficiency or Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetic Technicians (NZ).
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Science for Anaesthetic Technologists (NZ) or equivalent recognised by the Medical Science Council NZ.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Equivalent qualifications approved by the Medical Science Council NZ.

Responsibilities

• Develop or expand anaesthetic skills within a warm, friendly team.
• Provide anaesthetic support across an eight theatre operating suite and remote areas.
• Collaborate in perioperative care for plastics, maxillofacial, obstetrics, ENT, orthopaedics and acute services.

Education

NZ Advanced Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology

Certificate of Proficiency or Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Tech)

Graduate Certificate in Applied Science for Anaesthetic Technicians (NZ)

Equivalent per Medical Science Council NZ

Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.57 FTE Rostered and Rotating)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Anaesthetic Technician looking to develop or expand their anaesthetic skills alongside a warm and friendly team.

We have an eight theatre Operating Suite that boasts large operating rooms including windows overlooking the valley and several remote operating areas requiring anaesthesia support. We are a dynamic and innovative provider of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery involving multi-disciplinary teams; along with services for obstetrics and gynaecological, ENT, general, orthopaedics, dental, maxillofacial, and acute services.

Hutt Hospital is the centre for five tertiary / regional and sub-regional services - Plastic, Maxillofacial and Burns Services; Rheumatology; School Dental Services; Regional Public Health; and Regional (Breast and Cervical) Screening Services.

About the Team/Service Location

The Anaesthetic Technician Team at Hutt Hospital has a culture for being welcoming and supportive. We support the AUT Perioperative Practice Degree and frequently welcome new students during clinical placements. New Grads mix with experienced colleagues respectfully and inclusively. The friendly work environment across the disciplines is part of our culture. Make enquiries, complete the application. Don't hesitate, this opportunity will pass quickly.

About you

This position is open to skilled Anaesthetic Technicians. You will be a team player within a friendly multi-disciplinary Perioperative Department. You will demonstrate a positive and professional attitude ensuring delivery of first class patient care. We live and work in this community. I encourage you join us and to be part of it.

Experience and professional requirements needed for the role.

• New Zealand Advanced Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology and Certificate of Proficiency or Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetic Technicians (NZ)
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Science for Anaesthetic Technicians (NZ) or
• Recognised equivalent as approved by the Medical Science Council New Zealand.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.

A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: AH137-26

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Anaesthetic Technician / ODP