Research Technician - Surgical Sciences (Invercargill)

at  University of Otago

DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI

• Are you interested in the outcomes of exercise on postoperative care?
• Do you like working independently as part of a larger group?
• Do you have great interpersonal and organisational skills?
• Are you looking for part-time, flexible work?
  If so, we may have the role for you!

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE/KĀ PŪKEKA ME KĀ WHEAKO

We are looking for candidates with:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish patient rapport.
• Ability to interact compassionately and tactfully with participants.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a strong team environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Experience with cardiopulmonary exercise testing and/or exercise training would be ideal, but full training will be given.
The appointee will need to hold a current first aid certificate for this role. Ideally, candidates will have this at the time of application, but if not, the candidate will be given the opportunity to obtain this before commencing.

Our research group based in Invercargill (Southland Hospital), is exploring the use of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve postoperative outcomes, and we need assistance to conduct exercise interventions.

Key tasks of this role include:

• Recruiting patients.
• Training patients.
• Setting up laboratory equipment.
• Recording data.