Be responsible for planning and preparing the anaesthetic environment according to patient, anaesthetic and surgical requirements.
Join Evolution Healthcare
When you join us at Evolution healthcare, you will be given the support you need to succeed. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe the work we do, the values we uphold, and the ambitions of our team enable our staff to be their best.
With a team of 1400 and growing, Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of choice for innovative and superior private healthcare across New Zealand. Our group has five hospitals and a range of specialist health and wellbeing services.
Belonging to Evolution Healthcare means you are supported by an organisation that invests in facilities, technologies and innovative models to continuously move towards a better future for all the people in our care.
At Wakefield Hospital, we perform a wide range of diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. With a long-standing history of serving the lower North Island, we are proud to be the largest private hospital in the Wellington region.
About the role
The Anaesthetic Technician is responsible for planning and preparing the anaesthetic environment according to patient, anaesthetic and surgical requirements.
You will also:

• assist the anaesthetist during procedures
• anticipate any problems
• coordinate documentation to ensure the appropriate person has the information required for smooth and effective care of the patient
• maintain sterile fields
• maintain adequate stocks of necessary equipment, pharmaceuticals and consumables for anaesthetic procedures.

This is a permanent position for 80 hours per fortnight and is located at Wakefield Hospital in Newtown, Wellington.
About you
As the Anaesthetic Technician, you will be professional, motivated and enthusiastic. You will have excellent communication skills and provide an exceptional standard of care to our patients.
You will also demonstrate and have the following skills and experiences:

• Registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• Sound knowledge and understanding in relation to anaesthetic equipment and anaesthesia
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Be a team player

Leading through our values
We are a values-driven organisation. You will champion our values of integrity, commitment, collaboration and innovation through your work by bringing the best of yourself to every situation and put the wellbeing of our people and all the people we care for, first.
Apply today!
We welcome applications from people with the right to work in New Zealand.