- Anaesthetic Technician
- New Zealand Government in Lower Hutt, , New Zealand
- jobs
- 18 hours ago
jobs description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full Time - Rostered and Rotating including weekends, night shift and on-call.
Salary: $77,087 - $107,600
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
Anaesthetic Technicians/Assistants with New Zealand Medical Sciences Council registration including a current Annual Practicing Certificates or equivalent assist in the provision of team focused perioperative care for patients undergoing surgery. Anaesthetic Technicians/Assistants are responsible for assisting the anaesthetist in preparation, planning and implementation of anaesthesia.
About the Team/Service/Location
Hutt Hospital has an eight theatre Operating Suite also providing support to several remote areas including ED, Radiology, MRI, CT and Endoscopy/Fluoroscopy and mental health. The hospital is the main centre for five tertiary regional and sub-regional services, which include Plastics, Maxillofacial and Burns Services including multi-disciplinary teams along with services for Obstetrics and Gynaecological, ENT, General, Orthopaedics and Dental Services. This is a fast-paced, quality driven, patient focused environment, with a dynamic team.
About you
The successful candidate:
Demonstrates a sound knowledge of perioperative and anaesthesia practice.
Is able to competently assist the anaesthetist during the intraoperative period.
Is competent in airway management.
Has an awareness of aseptic technique and is able to assist the anaesthetist with invasive procedures (including arterial lines central lines, and regional anaesthesia).
Is able to recognise emerging complications of anaesthesia and surgery and is able to respond appropriately.
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 16 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
New Zealand Government