Cardiac Physiologist

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months), 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 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.

About the Team/Service/Location 

The Cardiology Service is a Secondary and Tertiary service provided for Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (CC & HV) and those of the central region of New Zealand.

Cardiology at CC & HV includes:

• Outpatient Clinics
• Cardiac Diagnostic Testing
• The Heart and Lung Unit
• Cardiac Interventional Suite, providing the following procedures: Coronary Angiograms
• Left & right heart studies
• Coronary intervention and CTO
• Balloon Valvuloplasty and TAVI
• PFO/ASD/LAA Closure
• Pacing, ICD and CRT implants
• Electrophysiology Studies, 3D mapping and Ablation

Cardiac Physiology Service includes:

• Pacing/ICD follow-up service, including remote monitoring, travelling clinics and on call service
• Cath Lab, Implants, TAVI and Electrophysiology
• Echocardiography
• Exercise Tolerance Testing
• Ambulatory monitoring- Holters, Events & BP
• Training of Provisional Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiac Physiology Technicians and other Health Care staff

The CC & HV Cardiology Service is accredited as an SCT training facility.

About you 

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 
• Continuous improvement

Knowledge, skills & Experience:

• 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 & and 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

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 13 April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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