Clinical Engineering Technician

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Service: Clinical Engineering

Contract: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)

Salary: $77,087 - $94,394

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Engineering Technician to join and play a vital role in our friendly Clinical Engineering 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.

Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration is preferred. However if you bring 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.

Mō tō mātou rōpū - About our team

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).

HTM is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the management of medical technology and healthcare systems. It involves the planning, procurement, maintenance, and optimisation of medical devices and equipment to ensure their safe and effective use in healthcare settings.

Moū - About you

We are looking for individuals who are electrical/mechanical and technically savvy. You will be well organised and have excellent communication/people skills to deliver the service.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in the repair and maintenance of medical devices
• 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.

E pā ana ki a tatou - About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

We do not accept applications via email. Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Applications close 11th December. Please note we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and continuing with the recruitment process.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed