Anaesthetic Technician - Qualified

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Waikato Hospital and region

The details: Permanent Full time/Part Time

Salary details: Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical MECA

We are looking for experienced Anaesthetic Technicians who are wanting to work in a variety of theatres then we certainly can offer the experience you have been looking for, including (but not limited to):

• Trauma and critical care
• Elective and acute theatres which include gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics, plastics
• General surgical theatres include colorectal, breast surgery and endoscopic procedures
• Our complex and challenging theatres include cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, maxillofacial, otolaryngology and
• We also look after our paediatric patients from neonates to over 2’s and up

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Experienced in airway management is essential as well as working in a large, busy hospital.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Be responsible for assisting in and delivery and evaluation of safe and appropriate centred care within the delivery of anaesthesia to a patient
• Provide a professional manner, skilled, clinical and technical assistance to the anaesthetist
• Work part of the theatre team in providing maximum quality care to patients undergoing anaesthesia.

Click here to view the position description. 

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• Largest trauma hospital on one site.
• We make are an eclectic bunch of people from all walks of life that includes ODP’s/RNAA’s and Anaesthetic Technicians sharing their skills and knowledge?
• We encourage continuing education with opportunities being sourced by our experienced leadership team?

Mōu | About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management
• At least 3 years working as a Anaesthetic Technician (private or public)
• Have experience in working with various patient monitoring machines
• Able to work rostered shifts (Days, PMs, weekends and nights)
• Be registered or have the ability to register with Medical Science Council NZ including a current APC

What does Te Whatu Ora, Waikato offer you?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. 

Also, we aren’t just Hamilton City – there are numerous beautiful towns located around the main city with most being an easy 30 – 40 minute drive.

The Waikato has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our TWO family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside your TWO benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and access to TWO staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – monique.wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz

Open until filled

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!