2021 Trainee Clinical Engineer Biomedical Technician Graduate (Oct 2021)

E ngā mana, e ngā reo, RanE ngā mana, e ngā reo, Rangatīra mā, tēnei te pānui ake i tēnei Tūranga, kua tu wātea mai hei kaimahi Māori mō Waitematā DHB. Tōna taitara he Kaiwhakangungu Haumanu Kaiwhakangungu Hangarau /Trainee Clinical Engineer Biomedical Technician – Graduate Position

Ko Wai Mātou /Who we are:

Waitematā DHB provides hospital and community services from North Shore Hospital, Waitakere Hospital and over 30 sites throughout the district. Around 8,600 people are employed by Waitematā DHB and we are the provider of health services to the estimated 629,000 residents.

We are the largest DHB in the country and are experiencing rapid population growth.
Waitematā DHB acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a founding document, its Articles and upholds the commitment of Tāngata Whenua as equal partners. Waitematā DHB honours the beliefs, values and aspirations of Māori patients, staff and communities

He angitūtanga /The opportunity :

Our whānau at some stage of their life will depend on the use of clinical equipment, anything from a wheelchair through to a dialysis unit. Haumanu Kaipūkaha (Clinical engineers) plays a pivotal role in making sure this equipment is kept in good working order or repairing it if it breaks.

This is a unique opportunity to learn how to be part of the team that helps to ensure our equipment is kept in tip-top shape so our whānau can receive the care they need.

Te āhua o Te Tūrunga/The nature of the position:

• You will be part of a culturally diverse team working from a workshop at either North Shore Hospital or Waitakere Hospital to service equipment both in hospitals and in community clinics.
• You will receive friendly supervision, support and training both in-house and from suppliers to bring your skills up to the required level.
• You will be sponsored to qualify as an Electrical Service Technician with the NZ Electrical Workers Registration Board (if not already registered).

Ngā tino Pūkenga/Whēako /Essential skills/experiences for the role:

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Experience with working with electrical and/or electronic componentry
• Qualification in the electrical trade and/or instrumentation trade or biomedical, electrical or electronic engineering
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Willingness to learn

Te Tono /How to apply:

Click the Apply now and enter job reference WDHB12713.