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09 ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIAN

Qualifications
Anaesthetics Technician (LTSSL):
Diploma in Applied Science for Anaesthetics Technicians (Level 5)

Anaesthetics Technician (ISSL): City and Guilds 752, Operating Department Assistant (UK qualification) or NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practitioner (UK qualification) or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) in Operating Department Practice AND at least two years post qualification experience in anaesthesia.

Registration
For information about registration and getting an annual practising certificate see the New Zealand Anaesthetic Technicians’ Society: www.nzats.co.nz

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PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

New Zealand Anaesthetic Technicians' Society Inc
www.nzats.co.nz
Professional association for anaesthetic technicians.
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
www.asms.org.nz
Website advertises jobs in the health sector; you can search by speciality, District Health Board or by hospital.
New Zealand Medical Association
www.nzma.org.nz
Membership organisation which provides advocacy on behalf of doctors and their patients, as well as support and services to members and their practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Department of Labour
ers.govt.nz
This site contains basic information on laws relating to the workplace. It outlines the main rights and obligations of employers and employees.
Kiwi Careers
www.careers.govt.nz
Job-specific information on employment opportunities and market trends.

FINDING A JOB

District Health Boards
www.dhbnz.org.nz
Many of New Zealand’s medical personnel are employed by District Health Boards. Use the directory on the website to find the contact details of the DHB in the area you’re interested in.
The Health Pages
www.healthpages.co.nz
An online health directory. Includes a section that advertises job vacancies.
Anaesthesia Aotearoa
www.anaesthesia.org.nz
Overview of anaesthesia and its practice in New Zealand. Website lists job vacancies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The Ministry of Health
www.moh.govt.nz
The government department that administers and funds New Zealand's public health system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Page Last Updated: 07 Nov 2008
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