Anaesthetic Technicians - Qualified or New Graduates

Job Number: WAI27796

• 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 obstetrics.
• We also look after our paediatric patients from neonates to over 2’s and up.

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

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of airway management.
• At least 3 years working as an 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 and have a current APC with your relevant registration body.

• Have a tertiary qualification as an Anaesthetic Technician via the Bachelor of Perioperative Practice at AUT.
• Be full registered with Medical Science Council AND have a current practicing certificate.
• Able to work rostered shifts (Days, PMs, weekends and nights).

• 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.

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