Junior Clinical Engineering Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Waitematā is seeking a junior Clinical Engineering Technician to join the Clinical Engineering Department at Waitākere Hospital. You will maintain, test, calibrate clinical equipment and patient beds, ensuring safety and performance across our sites.

The ideal candidate holds a qualification in electrical engineering or electronics (diploma, trade or undergraduate degree). NZ EWRB license is advantageous; a full NZ driver's licence is required.

Qualifications

• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and calibrate clinical equipment and patient beds.
• Provide proactive maintenance and support within the Clinical Engineering Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering

Electronics

Diploma/degree

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata – Auckland, North Island

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

We are seeking a junior Clinical Engineering Technician to join us to provide medical electronics and mechanical engineering services relating to the maintenance, safety/performance testing, and calibration of clinical equipment and patient beds within our Clinical Engineering Department at Waitākere Hospital.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

About you

The ideal applicant will hold a relevant qualification (diploma, trade or undergraduate degree) in electrical engineering or electronics, to assist with the general technical maintenance, repair and support of clinical and medical equipment. In addition, an EWRB practicing license such `Electrical Appliance Serviceperson would be advantageous.

Preference will be given to applicants with proven skills in the electronic and mechanical aspects of medical equipment safety and maintenance. Previous experience within the healthcare sector is also a big plus. Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as a professional, "team player" attitude are essential.

This is full-time position, working 40 hours per week. A full clean NZ drivers licence is required.

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.