Cardiac Sonographer

Marketplace; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley in Lower Hutt is seeking a Cardiac Sonographer to perform echocardiography investigations and deliver high-quality cardiac diagnostics in a collaborative environment. The role involves education and professional development within a small team alongside Cardiologists and Heart Failure Nurses.

Applicants should have MRTB registration with cardiac scope (APC valid), and ideally 2 years of Cardiac Sonography experience, with strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Preferably 2 years' experience as a Cardiac Sonographer.
• Current MRTB registration with Cardiac scope and APC.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography investigations delivering high-quality patient-centred cardiac diagnostics.
• Collaborate with Cardiologists and nursing staff to provide services in the Hutt Valley.

Skills

Communication skills

2 years' Cardiac Sonographer exp

Paediatric Echocardiography

Education

Graduate Diploma (DMU/QUT) or Dip Health Sciences (Cardiac Ultrasound)

Job description

# Cardiac Sonographer at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location**: Hutt Hospital**Contract**: Permanent, Full TimeHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**In this role you will perform a range of Echocardiography investigations, delivering high-quality patient centred cardiac diagnostic studies in a supportive and collaborative environment where we support innovation, education and professional development.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Our small team of Cardiac Sonographers work closely alongside Cardiologists, Heart failure Nurses, Cardiac Imaging Register and the Coronary Care unit to provide an excellent patient-centred services, in collaboration with the wider team at Wellington Hospital.**About you*** Preferably 2 years' experience as a Cardiac Sonographer and work independently (we will consider those with less)* Completion of a Graduate Diploma (DMU/QUT) or a postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Cardiac Ultrasound) or an alternative MRTB - recognised Cardiac Sonographer qualification.* Current registration with MRTB as a Sonographer (Cardiac scope) including a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) or eligible to be registered* Excellent communication skills with a sound understanding of privacy, consent, and health legislation.* Demonstrates initiative, professionalism and effective time management, with ability to work independently and as part of a team* A willingness to contribute to clinical teaching and supervision of students and to share knowledge through feedback and staff development activities* Paediatric Echocardiography scanning experience preferred**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.**How to Apply**To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley || Location: | Lower Hutt || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 12-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 17-Jan-2027 || Reference: | AH107-26 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | http://www.huttvalleydhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.