Clinical Engineering Technician
Contract: Permanent, Full Time - 1.0 FTE 40 hours per week
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Engineering Technician to join and play an important role in our friendly and highly effective team.
We are the first point of call for medical equipment issues, and you will be responsible for performing the scheduled preventative maintenance testing and correction maintenance of all levels of Clinical equipment across Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley.This is to ensure all clinical technology and equipment within the District is to a level of performance and safety and is fit for the purpose for which it was bought in accordance to New Zealand standards and regulations. Additionally, you will also contribute to the effective service coordination and prioritisation of daily workloads between clinical services within the District.
EWRB registration is preferred. However, if candidate brings other desirable skills and attributes then EWRB registration can be worked towards. Achieving a pass in the EWRB practical assessment and written examination must be achieved within the first 12 months of starting employment.All other training to maintain and support clinical equipment will be provided on the job.
We are looking for individuals who are electrical/mechanical and technically savvy.
About the Team/Service Location
We are a friendly, diverse and supportive team who have recently been through a restructure and had a significant investment made into growing the service regionally.
Clinical Engineering is a national function within Health Technology Operations reporting through to Health Technology Management (HTM).
Health Technology Management (HTM) is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the management of medical technology and healthcare systems. It involves the planning, procurement, maintenance, and optimization of medical devices and equipment to ensure their safe and effective use in healthcare settings.
About you- Experience in the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
- Technically savvy
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- High level customer service/people skills
- Self-motivated, and a self-starter
- Strong team player
- A current registration and practising certificate as an Electrical Appliance Service Person and a clean Driver - s License is desired for this role
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability.A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
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- All applications must be submitted through our online careers
- portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact shelly.alexander@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.