Medical Imaging Technologist - Parental Leave Cover

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Waitematā is seeking a Medical Imaging Technologist for North Shore Hospital on a fixed-term parental leave cover. The role includes General X-ray and related radiology duties within a busy department equipped with DR rooms, ultrasound and CT, with a PACS team supporting operations.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Imaging or equivalent, be registered with the NZ MRT Board and hold an APC, and have the ability to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Imaging or equivalent and NZ MR/T board registration.
• Current APC and ability to work autonomously within a team.
• Experience with PACS and DR X-ray equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general radiographic procedures and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Work within a busy radiology service including DR X-ray, ultrasound and CT.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment during a fixed-term parental leave cover.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Professional attitude

Education

Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Imaging or equivalent

Tools

PACS experience

DR X-ray systems

Job description

Medical Imaging Technologist - Parental Leave Cover

• Medical Imaging Technologist North Shore Hospital
• Full time 1 FTE 80 hours per fortnight (fully rostered shifts)
• Parental leave cover up to 12 months

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Radiology Team at North Shore Hospital have a vacancy for a Medical Imaging Technologist in General X-ray. This role involves undertaking various radiological procedures and looking after patients comfort and welfare. You will be part of a busy service that will offer you varied and interesting work in a department that is equipped with DR X-ray rooms, Ultrasound, CT, with a dedicated PACS team. This is a fixed term position covering a staff member on parental leave for up to 12 months.

About Us

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 500,000 residents in the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any health district.

North Shore Hospital is accessed by Shakespeare Road in Takapuna and is situated on theshores of Lake Pupuke. The ward tower block overlooks the Rangitoto Channel and the majestic Rangitoto Island on one side, and the Waitemata Harbour with views extending towards Auckland City on the other.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Imaging or equivalent
• Registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologists Board and a current APC
• A culturally sensitive approach and a professional attitude
• The ability to work both autonomously and within a team

Additionally, having previous experience working as an MIT in a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) environment would be beneficial.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job reference:

WDHB22055

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WDHB22055

Location:

North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) / Radiographer