Trainee Perfusionist

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Perfusionist to be based in Green Lane Perfusion, Auckland City Hospital. This is a full time position.

We offer an environment where patient-centred care and teamwork are prioritised and valued. We support this with a commitment to our staff of developing their skills and knowledge, including rotational working. We provide excellent professional development opportunities and on-going education.

In this role, you will:

- Undertake didactic training in perfusion science through to completion of the Masters in Extracorporeal Science through the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
- Gain clinical experience, understanding and practical competency in the provision (under direct supervision) of cardiopulmonary bypass and related cardiac support for both elective and emergency cardiovascular procedures by completion of the theoretical and practical objectives be eligible to sit examinations for certification by the Australasian Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionists (ABCP).

Following successful completion of the credentialing programme, the status and position description is updated to Staff Perfusionist.

**Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills**

The applicant will have need to have:

- A relevant Baccalaureate Science degree
- Able to work with a team or independently
- Strong team commitment, a mature outlook and a sense of humour and an ability to work under pressure.

Click here for a copy of the Position Description

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply