• Get trained to be a Cardiac Physiologist
• Full time fixed term role
• 2 years intensive “on the job training”

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have full time fixed term positions available for "on the job" training as a Provisional Cardiac Physiologist, to join our dynamic and dedicated team based at Auckland City Hospital.  

Cardiac Physiologists are part of a multidisciplinary team working in a wide range of procedures to diagnose and treat cardiac disease.  Te Toka Tumai Auckland Hospital offers both elective and acute care across a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures for adult patients and provides the national service for paediatric and adult congenital heart disease patients.

The Training Programme

During the training programme you will rotate through various technical procedures and gain practical competency in a number of core cardiac measurement techniques. These procedures include ECG, Exercise Testing, Non Invasive Monitoring, Cardiac Catheterisation, and Pacemaker Follow-up testing.

Along with the practical training you will be required to successfully complete a post graduate diploma in Medical Technology offered extramurally through Otago University and the National Certification of Cardiac Physiologists via the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Marina Fowler, Professional Leader & Head of Department, Cardiac Physiology by email: marinaf@adhb.govt.nz

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Frequently Asked Questions

 Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

 To be eligible for this position, you will need to have the following:

• A Bachelor in Applied Science or BSC in Physiology (or equivalent)
• Keen interest in physiology and technology
• Excellent communication skills as you will be working closely with patients and other disciplines within Cardiology Services.
• New Zealand residency
• Good time management skills since the practical training as well as the additional qualifications required is a large workload

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for a permanent Cardiac Physiologist position at any hospital within NZ.  In this qualified position you will continue to develop your skills in a range of advanced procedures.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

 He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

• Apply now at www.careers.adhb.govt.nz quoting job title and reference number ADHB21872

Please attach a Cover Letter, your latest CV and academic transcript. If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.