Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Ophthalmic Technician

Southland Hospital

Salary - $67,488 – $81,015 + Kiwisaver pro rata

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern

0.4 FTE (16hrs per week) permanent opportunity

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the role

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Photographer to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department here at Southland Hospital on a permanent part-time basis.

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide photographic and technical support, as well as associated administrative services for the Ophthalmology Department.

You will be given the opportunity to utilise and develop a variety of technical proficiencies, and work with sophisticated technology in a friendly and supportive team environment. As an example, one your key duties will be performing visual field testing. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't hesitate to apply today!

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Be open to new ways of working to provide patients with the most efficient and effective service.
• Hold a Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography (or higher) or be working towards this.
• Some experience within an ophthalmic field would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Be flexible in your availability as some occasional weekend work may be required

If this sounds like you, then don't wait, get in touch today.

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.