Clinical Engineering Technician (Renal)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you will be working: Clinical Engineering Department, Waikato Hospital

The details: Permanent Full time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Clinical Engineering or Electronics Technicians to join our expanding Biomedical Engineering Department.

This is a full time role based in the Regional Renal Dialysis Workshop at Waikato Hospital but extends throughout the Te Manawa Taki district (Bay of Plenty Lakes and Tairawhiti). We are the first point of call for all medical equipment repairs and maintenance. You will be part of a team responsible for the service, maintenance, calibration and repair of various medical devices.

Previous experience in electronic service and repair, particular involving medical equipment repair and maintenance and the healthcare sector is advantageous.

Key responsibilities of the role:

As part of our team, you will be responsible for:

• Routine and preventative maintenance of medical equipment
• Corrective maintenance and faulty finding of medical equipment
• Commissioning and install of new medical equipment

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

 Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Our service is a multidisciplinary engineering and technical team. As a team we support a wide range of medical equipment the Te Whatu Ora Waikato district and specialist Renal Dialysis equipment support across the Te Manawa Taki region. We not only provide first point of contact for all medical equipment issues but also provide routine and scheduled maintenance of all medical equipment to ensure correct functionality, safety and performance.

 Mōu | About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in the repair and maintenance of Medical devices, Experience with Renal dialysis equipment advantageous
• High technical aptitude and understanding of IT systems
• Diploma/Bachelor in Electronic Engineering or equivalent Trade Based certification
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent Time management skills, organised, self-motivated and ability to effectively prioritise workload
• Hold a current New Zealand driver’s licence and be comfortable driving both Manual and Automatic Vehicles
• Experience with a wide range of medical equipment as well as strong IT/networking skills would be advantageous

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• 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.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email.

For any queries about the role please contact Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing date: 20 October 2024