Imaging Assistant

Pacific Radiology; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Professional training and development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to imaging technology

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Pacific Radiology is seeking an Imaging Assistant in Waikato for a permanent, full-time 40-hour week role. You will support radiologists and clinical staff, ensuring patient-focused service with care, respect and professionalism throughout each visit.

You will set up rooms and equipment, assist with procedures, communicate timelines to patients, and help with coding and bookings. The team values quality care, privacy and teamwork across a nationwide imaging network.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and oral communication to put patients at ease.
• Ability to operate with supervision and monitor own performance.
• Strong computer literacy, including the ability to learn clinical information systems such as Comrad.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist imaging staff to complete examinations within the scheduled time.
• Set up rooms, trolleys and equipment for procedures.
• Provide post-procedure information and support to patients.
• Assist with examination coding and procedure bookings.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Computer literacy

Healthcare experience

Tools

Comrad

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Pacific Radiology – Hamilton, North Island

We are seeking applications for an Imaging Assistant in Waikato. In this permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) role, you will assist in the provision of a high-quality imaging service to referrers and patients, and support the clinical team in providing patient-focused service at all times.

Working closely alongside our radiologists and clinical staff, you will ensure every patient is treated with care, respect and professionalism throughout their visit. You will assist the imaging staff to complete examinations professionally and completely within the scheduled time, and ensure excellent communication at all times with the patient, keeping them aware of the timelines around their scans. Your day-to-day work will include assisting with the provision of procedures to patients, including the setting up of rooms, trolleys and equipment, as well as ensuring patients have sufficient post-procedure information and support as required. You will also assist with examination coding and procedure bookings as required.

You will contribute to a quality-focused environment, relating confidently and professionally with a wide range of people, processing and comprehending relevant patient information, and following RHCNZ patient care guidelines — all while maintaining patient privacy at all times.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to put patients at ease and build strong working relationships.
• The ability to operate with supervision and monitor your own performance, with a flexible approach when dealing with people and situations.
• Strong computer literacy, including the ability to learn clinical information systems such as Comrad.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (an advantage, though not essential).

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We are seeking applications for an Imaging Assistant in Waikato. In this permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) role, you will assist in the provision of a high-quality imaging service to referrers and patients, and support the clinical team in providing patient-focused service at all times.

Working closely alongside our radiologists and clinical staff, you will ensure every patient is treated with care, respect and professionalism throughout their visit. You will assist the imaging staff to complete examinations professionally and completely within the scheduled time, and ensure excellent communication at all times with the patient, keeping them aware of the timelines around their scans. Your day-to-day work will include assisting with the provision of procedures to patients, including the setting up of rooms, trolleys and equipment, as well as ensuring patients have sufficient post-procedure information and support as required. You will also assist with examination coding and procedure bookings as required.

You will contribute to a quality-focused environment, relating confidently and professionally with a wide range of people, processing and comprehending relevant patient information, and following RHCNZ patient care guidelines — all while maintaining patient privacy at all times.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to put patients at ease and build strong working relationships.
• The ability to operate with supervision and monitor your own performance, with a flexible approach when dealing with people and situations.
• Strong computer literacy, including the ability to learn clinical information systems such as Comrad.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (an advantage, though not essential).

• PATIENTS are our why. We listen to patients, respect their choices, and involve them in decisions about their imaging and care.
• Our TEAM is our greatest strength.
• MANAAKI is at our core. We treat everyone with warmth, respect, empathy, and compassion, acknowledging their worth and dignity.
• EXCELLENCE is our ambition.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

The chance to enhance your career in an evolving work environment whilst making a difference to the health of everyday New Zealanders. This mahi makes a difference!

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Generous leave: 5 weeks annual leave and up to 5 days domestic leave annually (pro rata)
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to leading imaging technology and a nationwide network of clinical expertise
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Ko wai mātou | About us

Pacific Radiology is part of the RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group, providing the best radiology care possible through collaborative partnerships, clinical excellence, and investment in our people, research and technology.