Anesthesia Technician

Gisborne Hospital; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gisborne is seeking a full-time Anaesthetic Technician to join their dedicated team. The role involves supporting surgical and acute care services, responding to emergency calls, and working with various health professionals. Qualified candidates must have a current NZ practising certificate and be eligible to work in New Zealand. This position offers professional variety in a dynamic rural hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified anaesthetic technician with a current NZ practising certificate.
• Registered with the NZ Medical Sciences Council.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand (resident or work visa holder).

Responsibilities

• Supporting acute and elective theatre lists.
• Responding to ED trauma calls.
• Providing anaesthetic support in ICU and Radiology.

Skills

Anaesthetic support

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

NZ Practising Certificate

Registered with NZ Medical Sciences Council

Job description

Overview

Anaesthetic Technician

Position Title: Anaesthetic Technician

Location: Gisborne Hospital, Tairāwhiti Region, New Zealand

Employer: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time

Salary Range: NZD $77,087 – $116,390 (£33,769 – £50,986 GBP)

Role Description

As an Anaesthetic Technician at Gisborne Hospital, you will join a small but committed team providing essential support across surgical and acute care services. You will work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, nurses, and other health professionals in a dynamic and varied rural hospital environment.

Our hospital services include:

• 3 Main Theatres
• 1 Procedure Room
• PACU (Post Anaesthesia Care Unit)
• Day of Surgery Unit

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting acute and elective theatre lists
• Responding to ED trauma calls
• Providing anaesthetic support in ICU and Radiology
• Contributing to the training and development of Anaesthetic Technician trainees

This role offers professional variety and the chance to work across multiple departments, providing exposure not always available in larger centers.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified anaesthetic technician with a current NZ practising certificate
• Registered with the NZ Medical Sciences Council
• Eligible to work in New Zealand (resident or work visa holder)

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years’ post-graduate experience
• Registered with NZSATS
• Recent experience within the New Zealand Health Sector