2IC Sonographer, Radiology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Auckland; On-site; NZD 114,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern invites applications for a 2IC Sonographer at Counties Manukau District, providing high-quality ultrasound services and leadership in a busy unit across Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

You will supervise Sonographers and Trainee Sonographers, support the Ultrasound Team Leader, and help build a safe, efficient service while developing staff, education and clinical practice. NZD MECA salary ranges apply.

Qualifications

• DMU, PGDipHSc (Ultrasound) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Current registration and practising certificate with MRTB.
• Minimum 3 years' postgraduate experience in Sonography.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong sonographic skills and broad clinical experience.
• Experience with various ultrasound equipment, including QC/QA.
• Problem-solving, prioritising and planning at day-to-day level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and support Sonographers and Trainee Sonographers.
• Cultural sensitivity and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Previous leadership or senior clinical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality sonography services across a broad range of examinations.
• Lead and supervise Sonographers and Trainee Sonographers.
• Support Ultrasound Team Leader in day-to-day operations.
• Contribute to a safe, effective and high‑quality service and staff development.
• Participate in education and clinical practice improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Clinical sonography

Education

DMU/PGDipHSc Ultrasound

Registration with MRTB

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Auckland, North Island

• 2IC Sonographer, Middlemore Hospital Permanent / Fixed Term
• Remuneration as per the APEX Sonographers MECA between Step 1 $113,511 and $141,088, dependent on experience
• Counties Manukau District is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative healthcare within the New Zealand public sector
• We have a vibrant and enthusiastic team of Sonographers and would love you to join us

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

As a 2IC Sonographer at Counties Manukau District, you will provide high-quality sonography services to our hugely diverse multicultural community, while also supporting the leadership and day-to-day operation of the Ultrasound service.

You will have the opportunity to perform a broad variety of examinations including general, obstetrics and gynaecology, small parts, musculoskeletal, paediatric, neonatal and vascular examinations.

As the 2IC, you will provide supervision and leadership to Sonographers and Trainee Sonographers in the absence of, and in conjunction with, the Ultrasound Team Leader. You will contribute to ensuring a safe, effective and high-quality service, while supporting staff development, education and clinical practice.

There is a wealth of collective experience within the team, providing a multidisciplinary approach in a supportive, mentoring and training environment.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our team of Sonographers provides both an inpatient and outpatient service across two locations Middlemore Hospital, an 800-bed acute hospital, and Manukau Health Park.

The Ultrasound team is committed to providing excellent clinical care while supporting ongoing professional development, education and service improvement.

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About You

We are looking for an experienced Sonographer who can demonstrate strong clinical and leadership skills and who is committed to delivering excellent patient care.

You will have:

• A DMU, PGDipHSc (Ultrasound), or equivalent recognised postgraduate sonography qualification
• Current registration and practising certificate with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB)
• A minimum of 3 years' postgraduate experience in Sonography
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Well-developed sonographic skills and broad clinical experience
• Experience working with a range of sonographic equipment, including quality control and quality assurance
• Experience in problem-solving, prioritising and planning at a day-to-day operational level
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to provide supervision, guidance and support to Sonographers and Trainee Sonographers
• Knowledge and confidence in your professional role, with the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation in clinical and general service matters
• Sensitivity to cultural issues and an appreciation of the needs of people from all ethnic groups
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining high standards of clinical practice

Previous leadership or senior clinical experience would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

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 serve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

At Counties Manukau Health, people and their lives matter to us. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion for working in our community. We would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities.

We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whānau, community and staff. Together, we will improve accessibility for everyone.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and has a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.