Location : Wellington Regional Hospital & Hutt HospitalContract : Permanent, Full TimeHealth 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 RoleThe cardiac physiology diagnostic service is a team of Cardiac Physiology Technicians and Cardiac Physiologists who work closely with physicians, administration and support staff to provide a high quality, efficient and patient-focused service for both inpatients and outpatients.
The role of a Cardiac Physiology Technician is to perform cardiac diagnostic tests within their scope of practice.
These tests include electrocardiography, ambulatory monitor fitting and removal and exercise stress testing.
Inherent in the practice of this role is being patient focused and maintaining professional standards.
Ongoing education and training is essential to gain and maintain a level of knowledge, training and expertise to meet the required competency standards.About the Team / Service LocationThe Cardiology Service provides secondary and tertiary care for patients with cardiac health problems.
Patients treated by the department on a secondary level are domiciled in the Wellington Region, Porirua basin and Kapiti Coast.
The cardiac procedure suite comprises of three catheter laboratories where a range of diagnostic and therapeutic activities are performed including : Coronary angiography and angioplastyOCI, IVUS, FFRComplex PCI / CTOTemporary and permanent pacemakersICD and CRT implantationInterventional ElectrophysiologyStructural Heart Disease interventions including TAVI, PFO, ASD and LAACWe also offer a broad range of diagnostic imaging including : Echocardiography including contract, 3D and stress echocardiographyTransoesophageal echocardiographyCardiac MRI (1.5 and 3.0T)About youYou will place a high value on working within a team for good outcomes for patients who access the Cardiology Diagnostic service and hold previous experience as a Cardiac Physiology Technician.Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / RegistrationsCertification in Physiological Measurement (CPM) via the Society of Cardiopulmonary TechnologyCertificate in Medical Technology (MTEX 701 and 702) via Otago University (not required)Eligible to register with the Clinical Physiologist Registration Board (CPRB) as a Physiology Technician with Cardiac Scope and upon successful employment and maintains an APCWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.'
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 12 November.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
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Technician • Wellington, New Zealand