Autonomous Specialist Vascular Sonographer

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking an experienced Specialist Vascular Sonographer to be the primary responsible practitioner for vascular ultrasound examinations, within an accredited scope of practice, with radiologist support for complex cases.

Your work spans vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR, graft), arterial/venous insufficiency, fistula ultrasound and vein mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with occasional support at Hutt Hospital.

Qualifications

• MRTB registration in the general sonography scope; may practice in full scope or vascular-only depending on qualification.
• More than two years' post-graduate experience across vascular surveillance, arterial/venous insufficiency, fistula and vein mapping ultrasound with satisfactory audit outcomes.
• Capable of autonomous work as primary responsible practitioner and escalate promptly to the radiologist when uncertainty arises.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary responsible practitioner for vascular ultrasound examinations within an accredited scope.
• Work autonomously with radiologist support available for complex or uncertain cases.
• Provide vascular surveillance and vein mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with occasional support at Hutt Hospital.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Autonomous practice

Audit experience

Clinical risk escalation

Education

MRTB registration (general sonography)

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking an experienced Specialist Vascular Sonographer to be the primary responsible practitioner for vascular ultrasound examinations, within an accredited scope of practice, with radiologist support for complex cases.

Your work spans vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR, graft), arterial/venous insufficiency, fistula ultrasound and vein mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with occasional support at Hutt Hospital.