Job Description - Anaesthetic Technician - Thames (WAI28788)
Job Number WAI28788
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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetic Technician to work alongside the Theatre team based in Thames.
While the role itself will be predominantly based in Thames, you will be required to work in Waikato when needed.
This opportunity offers a much smaller rural-based hospital theatre experience, and you will be required to have worked in all specialties including:
Trauma and critical care Elective and acute theatres which include gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics, plastics General surgical theatres include colorectal, breast surgery, and endoscopic procedures Complex and challenging theatres Working with Paediatrics Skills and Experience Required: Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management At least 3 years working as an Anaesthetic Technician (private or public) Experience in working with various patient monitoring machines Able to work rostered shifts Must be registered and have an APC with Medical Science Council with no restrictions/supervision requirements Have or be willing to undertake the preceptorship training to work closely with our trainees, new staff, and AUT placements Working for 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.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Please click 'Apply online' or apply via our Waikato Careers Website.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 31 January 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maxine Sandilands at ******
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
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