Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Hamilton; Presencial; NZD 90.000 - 120.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Kiwisaver

On-call allowances

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Staff benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand in Hamilton is seeking a Cardiac Physiologist to join a dedicated team providing high-quality physiological testing and patient-centred care. You will perform ECG, Ambulatory monitoring, exercise testing and device checks within a SCT-accredited training facility.

You will be part of a supportive team, with continuous education, mentorship, and opportunities to develop expertise in electrophysiology and cardiac devices.

Formación

• Registration with Clinical Physiologists Registration Board with a current APC
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Physiology and the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology (MTEX) or CCP
• Experience performing and interpreting a wide range of physiological tests with expertise in Electrophysiology and/or Devices
• IBHRE certification (CCDS or EP) or CEPIA Graduate Diploma
• Ability to teach, lead and mentor developing staff with strong communication and analytical skills
• Commitment to patient care, continuous improvement and a positive, collaborative team culture

Responsabilidades

• Perform a range of physiological assessments including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, Cath Lab monitoring and CIED device checks
• Interpret test results and provide clinical reports to assist in diagnosis and treatment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with hospital policies
• Contribute to development and implementation of new clinical protocols and practices
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff and trainees
• Participate in ongoing professional development and attend relevant clinical meetings

Conocimientos

Electrophysiology

Clinical communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Physiology

Post Graduate Diploma MTEX or CCP

Descripción del empleo

• Waikato Hospital, Permanent Part Time, 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight)
• Be part of a leading team in cardiac diagnostics, using cutting-edge technologies
• Make a real impact in patient care while developing your skills in an SCT-accredited training 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

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will join a dedicated team of Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Physiology Technicians, working closely with physicians, administrative and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient, patient-centred care for both inpatients and outpatients. You will perform cardiac tests within your defined scope of practice, drawing on extensive practical and technical expertise in cardiac arrhythmias and their mechanisms, while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and professional standards.

Were looking for someone who is resourceful, flexible and patient-focused, with a great sense of humour because we believe in creating a supportive and engaging work environment. Continuous education and training are a core part of the role, so if youre ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform a range of physiological assessments including, but not limited to, ECG, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, Cath Lab monitoring and CIED device checks
• Interpret test results and provide clinical reports to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in line with hospital policies and regulations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new clinical protocols and practices
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff and trainees
• Participate in ongoing professional development and attend relevant clinical meetings

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the APEX/PSA allied health SECA. Additional benefits include Kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), on-call allowances, professional development, wellbeing support, and access to a range of Health New Zealand staff benefits and national discount programmes.

About the Service

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is a leading tertiary teaching hospital and the regional hub for the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairāwhiti and Taranaki districts. Our Cardiac Physiology team works alongside cardiologists, Medical Imaging Technologists, nurses and healthcare assistants in a positive, supportive and collaborative environment where every team members contribution is valued. We are an accredited SCT training facility, and our service includes:

• Pacing/ICD follow-up, including remote monitoring, travelling clinics and on-call service
• Cath Lab, CIED implants, TAVI and Electrophysiology (EP studies, 3D mapping and ablation)
• Exercise tolerance testing
• Ambulatory monitoring Holter and BP
• Training of Provisional Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiac Physiology Technicians and other healthcare staff

Please note, there is no Echo component to this role.

About you

As a Cardiac Physiologist, you will have:

• Registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board with a current APC, and registration with the SCT
• A Bachelors degree in Clinical Physiology (or equivalent), plus the Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology (MTEX) or Certificate of Cardiac Physiology (CCP), or equivalent
• Experience performing and interpreting a wide range of physiological tests, with a high level of clinical competence in Electrophysiology and/or Devices
• Achieved or working towards an IBHRE certification (CCDS or EP) or the CEPIA Graduate Diploma
• The ability to teach, lead and mentor developing staff, with excellent communication and analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• A commitment to the highest standards of patient care, continuous improvement and a positive, collaborative team culture

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.

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WAI32898

Location:

North Island - Waikato - Hamilton

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Cardiac Physiologist