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Cardiac Physiology Technician

Cardiac Physiology Technician

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Capital, Coast & Hutt ValleyWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Location : Wellington Regional Hospital & Hutt Hospital

Contract : Permanent, Full Time

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

The 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 Location

The 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 angioplasty
  • OCI, IVUS, FFR
  • Complex PCI / CTO
  • Temporary and permanent pacemakers
  • ICD and CRT implantation
  • Interventional Electrophysiology
  • Structural Heart Disease interventions including TAVI, PFO, ASD and LAAC

We also offer a broad range of diagnostic imaging including :

  • Echocardiography including contract, 3D and stress echocardiography
  • Transoesophageal echocardiography
  • Cardiac MRI (1.5 and 3.0T)
  • About you

    You 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 / Registrations

  • Certification in Physiological Measurement (CPM) via the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology
  • Certificate 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 APC
  • 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 12 November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

    We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.

    Job details

    Job Reference : AH211-25

    Location : North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley & Wellington Central

    Job type : Permanent Full time

    Expertise : Clinical - Technical - Cardiac Technician

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