Sleep Physiologist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Sleep Physiologist

Permanent, part-time (0.8FTE)

Monday to Thursday (0800-1630hrs)

Rotorua Hospital 

An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a Sleep Physiologist and join our passionate and multi-disciplinary sleep team at Rotorua hospital. 

About the role

The Respiratory and Sleep service is part of Medical Services and provides a range of sleep diagnostic and treatment options for adults with sleep disorder breathing. 

Scope of Role:

• To work as part of a team coordinating home-based sleep studies.
• To help maintain a smooth and efficient service, including timely response to patient enquiries.
• Troubleshooting patient problems with their masks and machines
• To analyse and report on sleep studies in a timely manner, following international standards.
• To facilitate Group CPAP education sessions and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) follow-up clinics in Rotorua, and twice a month in Taupo.
• To liaise with the Respiratory-Sleep physicians with regard to the management of complex sleep patients, including adherence to the NZTA Guidelines for Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here.

About you

You should have:

• Experience working in a sleep service
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Current full driver's license
• Bachelor of Science - Physiology/Anatomy
• Recognised tertiary qualification in sleep
• Completion of the New Zealand Sleep Certification examination (NZSCE) or the Australia & NZ Sleep Science Association competency exam
• Membership with the professional society for sleep physiologists - (ANZSSA)
• Registration and APC with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board (CPRB)

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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 careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact NM Theresa Brill on 027 7025468 or Theresa.brill@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.