MRI Trainee Technologist (Fixed-Term Diploma)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is offering a fixed-term position for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (MRI) at Christchurch Health Campus. The role provides practical and limited theoretical tuition with significant self-directed learning and on-site clinical experience in MRI for a 40-hour week.

Applicants will work within a busy tertiary hospital MRI service, handling a range of procedures across acute, planned, inpatient and outpatient workloads while pursuing academic

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and resilient
• Disciplined and strive for excellence
• Dedication with a desire for continued learning
• Empathetic and passionate about the patient journey
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or commitment to starting learning

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the MRI scanner operates effectively and efficiently
• Producing high standard image quality
• Managing a daily and weekly workload across multiple MRI scanners
• Having a strong focus for patient care and workflow
• Delivering a patient-focused service, with a best for patient – best for system approach
• Demonstrating a commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing

Skills

Self-motivation

Resilience

Disciplined

Commitment to learning

Empathetic patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is offering a fixed-term position for the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (MRI) at Christchurch Health Campus. The role provides practical and limited theoretical tuition with significant self-directed learning and on-site clinical experience in MRI for a 40-hour week.

Applicants will work within a busy tertiary hospital MRI service, handling a range of procedures across acute, planned, inpatient and outpatient workloads while pursuing academic