Clinical Engineering Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury is seeking a Clinical Engineering Technician to maintain, repair, calibrate and test medical equipment at Christchurch Health Campus. You will install and commission new health technology, support verification and calibration, and provide guidance to clinical and non-clinical staff.

The role is a permanent full-time position (80 hours per fortnight, 1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• NZQA level 7 engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Registered as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
• Experience repairing and maintaining medical devices.
• Experience repairing and maintaining dental equipment is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and capacity to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission new health technology (medical equipment/systems).
• Support, verify, calibrate, repair and maintain health technology throughout its life cycle.
• Apply mathematical, science and engineering knowledge to advise on processes and systems.
• Guide and advise clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Maintain quality and safety through performance testing, documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Self-starter

Education

NZQA level 7 engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus - Clinical Engineering DepartmentPermanent full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to FridayHealth 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

As a Clinical Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment. You'll need to:

• Install and commission new Health Technology (i.e. medical equipment/systems)
• Support, verify, calibrate, repair and maintain Health Technology throughout its life cycle
• Apply mathematical, science and engineering knowledge / concepts to inform and advise on processes and systems
• Guide and advise clinical as well as non-clinical staff
• Maintain quality and safety through performance testing, documentation and record keeping

This is a permanent full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday. Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Clinical Engineering team of thirty staff focus on the management, maintenance, and utilisation of medical equipment and technology used in patient care.

About you

• Relevant tertiary engineering qualification New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) level 7 or equivalent level of practical experience
• Registered as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
• Experience repairing and maintaining medical devices
• Experience repairing and maintaining dental equipment is desirable
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work well under pressure
• Effective communication skills to interact with a wide range of staff
• Attention to detail and a professional team player attitude
• A dynamic self-starter, who is outcome/solution focussed.

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.

Contact: If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [e-mail].