Clinical Engineering Technician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time opportunity (40 hours per week) based at Christchurch Hospital
• Apply your skills in electronics, software and mechanical engineering to patient centred services
• Registration with The Electrical Workers Registration Board is essential

Our Purpose: Why we do it

When you work with the Health NZ, you - re part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Clinical Engineering provides a service to all of Health NZ Canterbury Waitaha clinical departments and facilities, including the Chatham - s, West Coast, and has external service contracts with private hospitals and health centres. We - re a large team working across specialties to maintain approximately 26,000 assets.

The primary role of the Clinical Engineering team is to advise, maintain and repair clinical equipment throughout Canterbury. The core skill set is electronics/electrical including mechanical elements. Clinical Engineering plays a key role in facilities planning, procurement, asset management and commissioning of new facilities. This service is essential to the continued operations of the clinical services and delivering best possible care to the patient.

We - re looking for a technically-focused and mechanically-minded individual to join our team as a Clinical Engineering on a permanent, full time basis working 40hrs per week. The days and hours associated with these positions are Monday - Friday with flexible start and finish times. In these positions you may be required to travel to Burwood or Hillmorton Hospital campuses.

The Role: Where you fit in

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Defect maintenance and planned maintenance
• Testing, calibration, commissioning, and evaluation of a diverse range of medical equipment
• Assisting patients and clinicians to use equipment safely and effectively

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Experience as a technician with well-developed skills in a service environment
• Knowledge and experience that covers a broad range of electronics and computer-based solutions
• A minimum of Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) qualification or international equivalent is essential
• Experience in a hospital or medical setting is advantageous
• Registration with The Electrical Workers Registration Board (or eligibility to obtain) is an essential requirement for the position
• As some travel to other campuses may be required, a full NZ driver - s license is essential

 Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

When you work at the Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Contact Kerri McCarthy on kerri.mccarthy2@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury 

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!