Medical Imaging Technologist - Casual

New Zealand Government Joba; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Wellington invites an experienced mammographer to join the team. You will deliver both symptomatic services and Breast Screen Aotearoa within a state‑of‑the‑art department, using tomosynthesis and biopsy support when required.

The role requires NZ-recognised post-graduate mammography qualifications and a commitment to high patient care, with evening or weekend shifts possible as service needs arise.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of mammography and breast imaging including Tomosynthesis.
• NZ-recognised post-graduate mammography qualification (BSA accredited).
• Perform high quality routine and specialized mammography while maintain­ing high standard of patient care.
• Assist in stereo core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies and excisions.
• Participate in the department QA Programme.

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine and specialized mammography with high quality and patient care.
• Contribute to Breast Screen Aotearoa screening programme for the region.
• Assist in stereo core biopsies and vacuum-assisted biopsy procedures.
• Engage in ongoing QA and professional development within the department.

Skills

Mammography

Breast imaging

Tomosynthesis

Biopsy support

Education

Postgraduate mammography qualification

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital/ Hutt Hospital/ Kenepuru HospitalContract: CasualHealth 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic mammographer with an interest in women's health who would like to join our diverse and friendly team. They will play a key role in the delivery of both the symptomatic service and Breast Screen Aotearoa (BSA) national screening programme for the eligible population of the Wellington region. Our service has state of the art equipment, capable of Tomosynthesis, and Vacuum assisted Biopsies. A flexible approach to the needs of the service is essential as there is a requirement for evening and possible weekend work.

About the Team/Service Location

This role offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment encouraging personal and professional development. We listen to each other and work together as a team to uphold our DHB values.

About you

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and motivated individual with an in-depth understanding of mammography and breast imaging including Tomosynthesis. The post holder should have a New Zealand recognised post graduate mammography qualification which is BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) accredited. They will perform high quality routine and specialized mammography whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care. They will assist in Stereo core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies and excisions. You will also be expected to take part in the department QA Programme.

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.