Cardiac Physiology Technician

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital/Kenepuru Hospital/Hutt Valley Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: $72,074

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: 

• Cardiac catheterisation
• 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) 
• Cardiac CT 

The cardiology department has strong associations with the on-site Wellington School of Medicine/University of Otago.

About you 

Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on working within a team for good outcomes for patients who access the Cardiology Diagnostic service.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience: 

• Work experience in a healthcare environment
• Bachelor of Science (Bsc
• Certification in Physiological Measurement (CPM) via the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology (not required)
• Certificate in Medical Technology (MTEX 701 and 702) via Otago University (not required)

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• NCEA Level 2 including a science subject. 
• 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 20 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact 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.