Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Ultrasound Support

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Manukau Health Park is seeking a proactive Patient Care Assistant to join the Ultrasound team. You will support patient flow and comfort, and assist Sonographers, MITS, Radiologists and clerical staff as required.

This fixed-term role runs until April 2027, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday during business hours, based at Manukau Health Park. You will contribute to smooth patient journeys and uphold high standards of care across visits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Checking patient details and assisting with patient flow.
• Ensuring patients are comfortable during their visit, including providing blankets and adjusting beds.
• Assisting patients after examinations and providing information about obtaining their results.
• Maintaining clean, tidy and well-stocked linen cupboards, tables and beds.

Skills

Patient care

Patient flow

Communication (English)

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare setting experience

Job description

Health New Zealand in Manukau Health Park is seeking a proactive Patient Care Assistant to join the Ultrasound team. You will support patient flow and comfort, and assist Sonographers, MITS, Radiologists and clerical staff as required.

This fixed-term role runs until April 2027, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday during business hours, based at Manukau Health Park. You will contribute to smooth patient journeys and uphold high standards of care across visits.