Mō te tūnga - About the Role:

Join our Cardiology department as a vital member of the Scientific and Technical Teams. As a Cardiac Device Facilitator, your role will support Devices, Cath Lab, ECG, and Echo section heads.
Our teams are responsible for performing and assisting in a variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures for both patients admitted to our hospitals and outpatients. The majority of our work is based on the Christchurch Campus, but we also cover the West Coast, and South Canterbury for some services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Remote Monitoring Support: Train and assist patients with remote monitoring of newly implanted CIEDs, troubleshoot and resolve issues over phone, and maintain accurate records in the Paceart system.
• CIED Documentation Management: Maintain and update records for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) for local, transferred, and deceased patients.
• Booking Audits: Review and ensure follow-up for cardiac patients is accurate, and finalized reports are completed.
• Data Collation & Reporting: Assist in collecting, graphing, and sharing data for electrophysiology, devices, and exercise tolerance testing.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure timely safety checks on equipment and coordinate with vendors for upgrades and repairs.
• Research Assistance: Support departmental research through data entry and collation.
• Booking Support: Help manage booking tasks for cardiac device clinics, covering for the booking clerk when necessary.
• Team Coordination: Assist the three cardiology teams with workload tracking, meeting minute-taking, and SIPICs entry.
• ICD Support Group: Actively support the ICD patient group, including providing remote monitoring updates and answering questions.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills and Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proficiency in computer systems, including Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Patience.

Desirable:

• Experience with patient management systems.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Team player with excellent communication and liaison abilities.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Initiative and flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Be part of a dedicated team advancing heart care in our community.
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 Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):

• 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

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora
When you work at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora, 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 apply directly on our career site here. Contact Kerri Mc Carthy - kerri.mccarthy@tewhatuora.govt.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!