Southern District Health Board
Cardiac Physiologist - Trainee
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Job Description
- Req#: 22296
- On the job training + study = career opportunity
- Fully funded training programme
- Fixed term 2-year training opportunity to June 2026
- excellent attention to detail
- great communication skills
- a desire to learn and develop new skills
- Continuous support for career development
- Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
- Access to a range of retail and entertainment discounts
- Occupational Health Assessment
- Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
- Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)
- Covid-19 Vaccination is expected for all Workers at higher risk of workplace exposure to COVID-19 through face-to-face patient interaction, working in clinical areas and contact with potentially infectious materials and surfaces.
Cardiac Physiologist – Trainee
Dunedin Hospital
Salary Band – $70,800 - $76,442 p.a. pro-rata + Kiwisaver
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We have an outstanding fixed term opportunity for a Trainee Cardiac Physiologist available, within our Cardiac Catheter Lab at Dunedin Hospital.
The department carries out a full range of tests including, ECG’s, Holter monitoring, Exercise Stress Testing, Pacemaker & ICD follow-up and Echocardiography. Our department also works closely with the wider team based in Southland Hospital.
Our ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and great communication skills with team members and patients alike. The ability to cope with busy workloads and flexibility is a must. To be considered for the programme you will be a recent graduate with a science degree and a willingness to undertake further study.
The two - year study programme will enable you to qualify as a Cardiac Physiologist and register with the Cardiac Physiologist Registration Board of New Zealand. As part of your formal study, you will complete the Certification of Cardiac Physiologists (CCP) practical training program , as well as completing the Post Grad Diploma in Medical Technology qualification. On the job training is provided by fully trained staff and incorporates competency, experience, and task-based components. You may also be required to undertake some work in Southland Hospital so the ability to travel is required.
This is a fixed term position to support the training programme.
Mōu ake | About you
Our ideal candidates will have:-
To be considered for the programme you will be a recent graduate with a science degree and a willingness to undertake further study.
You will need to gain registration (or meet registration requirements) with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board and have the ability to gain an APC.
Painga | Benefits
Mō mātou | About us
Now is a great time to relocate to family-friendly Southern if you are considering a move! The Southern district offers excellent amenities, first class early childhood through to tertiary education and the opportunity to have an outstanding work-life balance. Whether it is surfing or skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art – there’s literally something for everyone. The stunning Catlins, Fiordland and Central Otago regions are within driving distance, offering beautiful scenery and plenty of recreational opportunities whatever your passion. Check out https://southernhealthcareers.nz/ for what the region and we can offer you and your whanau.
Utu whānui |Salary range
This role belongs to the APEX/Te Whatu Ora Clinical Physiology National Collective Agreement. Appointment Scale is between Step 1 ($70,842 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 2 ($76,442 p.a. pro-rata) until qualified.
Rā mōnehu |Closing Date: 23 February 2024.
Due to the fast-paced nature of what we do, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/
For further information please contact Diane Wilson, Recruitment Advisor, diane.wilson@southerndhb.govt.nz
If you currently work for Te Whatu Ora- Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here: Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors
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About the company
The Southern District Health Board is a district health board with the focus on providing healthcare to an area covering the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.
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