Clinical Engineering Technician

• Christchurch – Christchurch Health Campus – Clinical Engineering Department
• 2 x Permanent full-time positions working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Clinical Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, calibration, and safety testing of medical equipment. You'll need to:

• Install and commission new Health Technology (i.e. medical equipment/systems)
• Support, verify, calibrate, repair and maintain Health Technology throughout its life cycle
• Apply mathematical, science and engineering knowledge / concepts to inform and advise on processes and systems
• Guide and advise clinical as well as non-clinical staff
• Maintain quality and safety through performance testing, documentation and record keeping.

This is a permanent full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Clinical Engineering team of thirty staff focus on the management, maintenance, and utilisation of medical equipment and technology used in patient care.

About you

As a Clinical Engineering Technician, you will have or be:

• Relevant tertiary engineering qualification New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) level 7 or equivalent level of practical experience
• Registered as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board
• Experience repairing and maintaining medical devices
• Experience repairing and maintaining dental equipment is desirable
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work well under pressure
• Effective communication skills to interact with a wide range of staff
• Attention to detail and a professional team player attitude
• A dynamic self-starter, who is outcome/solution focussed. 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert