Operating Theatre Service

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The unit employs more than 200 staff from a range of professional groups i.e. nursing, medical, sterile supply assistants, clerical, anaesthetic technicians, hospital aids, attendants. 

We carry out approximately 18,500 operations and 20,000 anaesthetic procedures (hospital wide) every year.

Current services: Main Theatres Level 2 theatres = six theatres Level 3 theatres = six theatres Eye Theatre Level 7 theatre - Theatre 17 = one theatre Day Surgery Level 8 theatres = three theatres + SDA SDAU Is accommodated on Level 8, Menzies Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Central Sterilising Unit

This unit is open seven days a week, 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays.

Miscellaneous services

We provide anaesthetic cover for special procedures in Radiology department, Oncology, Psychiatric Unit and Pain Clinic, as well as providing assistance to peripheral hospitals of Health Waikato.