Clinical Sleep Physiologist

Our Organisation

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities
The Opportunity

MidCentral are looking for an experienced Clinical Sleep Physiologist to join the Respiratory team at Palmerston North Hospital.The Respiratory service is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team providing respiratory and sleep services for the population within the MidCentral district.The Sleep Clinical Physiologist works closely with the Respiratory Physicians and Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure the provision of high-quality sleep services, to users who are referred by MidCentral inpatient, outpatient, and community services. As a Clinical Physiologist you will be providing diagnostic sleep testing, ongoing patient advice for NIPPV (Non-Invasive Positive pressure Ventilation) and assessment and management of patients on CPAP and Bilevel ventilation, following CPAP titration studies including home trial and follow-up equipment requirements.

**The applicant must have**:

- Bachelor of Science of Medical Technology or equivalent.
- Post graduate certificate in medical science or equivalent.
- Registered Polysomonographic Technologist (RPSGT).
- ANZSS membership (Australian and New Zealand Sleep Scientist Association).
- AAST membership (American Association of Sleep Technologist).

It would be an advantage to have experience in analysing and scoring sleep studies.
Applications are welcomed from Senior Sleep Clinical Physiologists.
Come and join us
Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living.

**Benefits**:

- An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
- A professional and supportive culture and team setting
- Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
- Tailored wellness programmes

How to apply
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.