Staff Perfusionist - Auckland City Hospital

About the Company We are proud to be the largest tertiary care center and clinical research facility in New Zealand. At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We are excited to offer a permanent, full-time position for an experienced Perfusionist to join our main Cardiac Centre at Auckland City Hospital. Our Cardiothoracic surgical unit is recognized as the highest volume unit in Australasia. Additionally, a subset of our perfusionists provides services for the Starship Children's Hospital Cardiac service. About the Team/Service/Location The Cardiothoracic Service at Auckland City Hospital is the principal Cardiac Centre in New Zealand, offering a comprehensive range of cardiac surgeries for both ischemic and rheumatic heart disease, as well as aortic surgery and heart, lung, and liver transplantation. Our adult caseload is approximately 1,200 procedures annually. We also serve as the national ECMO center, equipped with a dedicated retrieval service. Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, boasts a picturesque marine-based environment paired with a temperate climate. With a population of around 1.5 million, Auckland is a vibrant blend of lifestyles and cultures, providing easy access to stunning natural scenery and a wide variety of outdoor activities. For more information about living and working in Auckland, please click here. For initial inquiries about the role, please reach out to Jude Clark, Chief Clinical Perfusionist, at +64 27 296 8957 or via email at judec@adhb.govt.nz. About You We are seeking candidates who meet the following requirements: - A Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s in Perfusion, with certification from the Australasian Board of Perfusion or equivalent (American, UK, or European Boards of Perfusion). - Familiarity with Stockert S5 heart-lung machines is desirable, with knowledge of Stockert Connect preferred. - Previous experience as a Perfusionist. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce, enabling us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals within our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant, at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz. We will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received, which means that the position may close before the listed deadline. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.