Autonomous Vascular Sonographer - AAA/EVAR & Vein Mapping

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking an experienced Specialist Vascular Sonographer within CC Radiology to lead vascular ultrasound examinations as the primary practitioner. Work across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with some ad hoc support at Hutt Hospital; confident in autonomous practice and escalation when uncertain, with radiologist support available for complex cases.

Salary is MECA-based.

Qualifications

• MRTB registration in general sonography scope; may practice full or vascular-only depending on qualification and experience.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience across vascular surveillance, arterial/venous insufficiency, fistula and vein mapping ultrasound.
• Ability to work autonomously as the primary responsible practitioner with escalation of uncertainty to supervising radiologist.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to professional indemnity/public liability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary responsible practitioner for vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Perform vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR, graft surveillance) and fistula mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.
• Provide ad hoc radiology support at Hutt Hospital as needed.
• Communicate urgent findings promptly to the clinical team.

Skills

MRTB registration

Vascular ultrasound

Autonomous practice

Clinical audit

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking an experienced Specialist Vascular Sonographer within CC Radiology to lead vascular ultrasound examinations as the primary practitioner. Work across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with some ad hoc support at Hutt Hospital; confident in autonomous practice and escalation when uncertain, with radiologist support available for complex cases.

Salary is MECA-based.