Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – New Plymouth is seeking a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to join our radiology department. You will perform a range of nuclear medicine studies, work with a team of experienced technologists, and contribute to high-quality clinical outcomes.

We value excellent communication, patient-centred care, and the ability to work both independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• NZ registration and current APC.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
• Strong communication and critical thinking with patient-centred focus.
• Capable of working independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform sentinel node, bone scans, gated heart, thyroid, gastric emptying, renal studies and chemical stress perfusion scans.
• Work with radiology team to deliver high-quality clinical outcomes.
• Provide excellent patient care and effective communication with patients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Patient-centred care

Teamwork and independence

Education

NZ registration and APC

Tools

Siemens Pro SPECTA

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – New Plymouth, North Island

6d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

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

Join our dynamic team at Health New Zealand in New Plymouth! We are currently looking for a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to join our friendly and supportive radiology department at Taranaki Base Hospital. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value teamwork, and excel at delivering top-notch clinical outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Our nuclear medicine department is seeking a qualified nuclear medicine technologist you will be working alongside two other highly experienced medical imaging technologist; our team performs multiple procedures including sentinel nodes, bone scans, gated hearts, thyroids, gastric emptying, renal studies and chemical stress perfusion scans.

We are looking for a nuclear medicine technologist with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm and the ability to work efficiently. WE currently have a Siemens Pro SPECTA.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have a friendly welcoming team, and can offer a great work life balance, enabling you to head to the beach after work.

In addition, we have recently moved into our new department, our facilities in New Plymouth include advanced imaging technologies such as general x-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional radiography, fluoroscopy and more. With satellite sites in Hawera, Stratford, and Waitara, you will have the chance to work alongside a team of around 60 staff members, supported by experienced Radiologists.

About you

• NZ registration and a current annual practising certificate
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge
• Well-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred care
• Capable of working independently and within a small team
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare
• Versatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Able to work well within a close team and be willing to take part in training students.

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.