Cardiac Physiologist at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: This position is expected to work primarily from Wellington hospital
Contract: Permanent, full-time
The Cardiac Physiology service is comprised of a dedicated team of Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Physiology Technicians who collaborate closely with physicians, administrative, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient, and patient-centred care for both inpatients and outpatients.
Cardiac Physiologists are responsible for performing cardiac tests within their defined scope of practice, which demands extensive practical and technical expertise in understanding cardiac arrhythmias and their mechanisms. A key aspect of this role is maintaining a focus on patient care while upholding professional standards. Continuous education and training are essential to acquire and sustain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the required competency standards.
The Cardiology Service is a Secondary and Tertiary service provided for Health New Zealand, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (CC & HV) and those of the central region of New Zealand.
Cardiology at CC & HV includes:
Cardiac Diagnostic Testing
The Heart and Lung Unit
Cardiac Interventional Suite, providing the following procedures: Coronary Angiograms
Coronary intervention and CTO
Balloon Valvuloplasty and TAVI
PFO/ASD/LAA Closure
Pacing, ICD and CRT implants
Electrophysiology Studies, 3D mapping and Ablation
Pacing/ICD follow-up service, including remote monitoring and travelling clinics
Cath Lab, Device Implants and Electrophysiology
Echocardiography
Exercise Tolerance Testing
Ambulatory monitoring- Holters, Events & BP
Electrocardiography
Training of Provisional Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiac Physiology Technicians and other Health Care staff
On call service
Clinical Physiology provides a full range of diagnostic testing as an integral part of the Cardiology Service.
The CC & HV Cardiology Service is accredited as an SCT training facility.
Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following:
Building and developing high performing teams
Promoting a positive & collaborative team environment
Practice and further training has been completed, demonstrating a high level of clinical competence in a specialty area (Electrophysiology and/or Devices).
Ability to teach, lead & mentor developing staff in area of speciality
Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:
Current Annual Practising Certificate
Membership of SCT
BSc
Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Technology (MTEX) or equivalent
Certificate of Cardiac Physiology (CCP) or equivalent
Has achieved or working towards:
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)
EP Certificate The Cardiac Electrophysiology Institute of Australasia (CEPIA) Graduate Diploma
International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) EP Certificate
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed
Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley
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