Job Description - Clinical Physiologist, Cardiac- Trainee (TAR05817)
Vacancy NoTAR05817
Clinical Cardiac Physiologist - TraineeFixed term, 24mths, full time Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team?Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.About Taranaki Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.
The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks.
Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day.
For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain), as well as art trails, festivals, award-winning museums and galleries, and a thriving café culture.
About Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation (2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people.
About the Role Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is seeking the services of a Trainee Clinical Cardiac Physiologist to work in our Cardiology and Respiratory department at Taranaki Base Hospital.
You would be working as part of a dynamic team of Cardiac and Respiratory Physiologists, Cardiac Sonographers, Nurses, and Medical staff.
The department offers:
Exercise Treadmill testingAssistance with Chemical and Physical Perfusion ScansTransthoracic EchocardiographyTransoesophageal EchocardiographyPacemaker/ICD monitoring and interpretationDiagnostic Lung Function testingILR implantation and monitoringDiagnostic Coronary AngiographyA trainee's main duty is performing Electrocardiographs (ECG), including recognition and interpretation of arrhythmias, assisting with exercise tolerance stress testing (ETT), Holter/Event/Blood Pressure monitor application and removal, spirometry (simple lung function test), assisting in pacemaker/ICD follow-up, and various administrative duties specific to the Cardiac Physiology department.
As a trainee, you will be learning to perform these duties, transitioning from fully supervised instruction to working independently once successful practical assessment is achieved.
About You Applicants must be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' tertiary level study, plus enrolment into the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology (PGCertMedTech) via Otago University.
The ideal applicant will be undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech), endorsed in Cardiology.
If you have a positive outlook, well-developed oral communication skills, and enjoy working with people, we would welcome your application.
You may be eligible for funding for additional training costs.
If you want to make an application, click on "Apply Online" from within this page.
For further information, please contact Rebekah Smith on Email: ****** Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 26th January 2025
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