Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki in New Plymouth is looking for a skilled nuclear medicine technologist to join our radiology team. The role offers a permanent 0.6FTE position within a supportive department that performs sentinel node, bone, thyroid, renal and perfusion scans using Siemens Pro SPECTA.

You will work with a team of about 60 staff, enjoy a friendly workplace, and benefit from modern imaging facilities and a strong commitment to family-centred care in a beautiful coastal

Qualifications

• NZ registration and current annual practising certificate.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
• Well-developed communication and critical thinking, with family-centred care.
• Capable of working independently and within a small team.
• Strong commitment to quality healthcare.
• Versatile and adaptable to change.
• Willingness to train students.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Siemens Pro SPECTA

Job description

Nuclear Medicine MITNew PlymouthPermanent Position 0.6FTEHealth 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 RoleJoin 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.

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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

To be successful in this role you will be required to have/be: -NZ registration and a current annual practising certificateExcellent technical skills and knowledgeWell-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred careCapable of working independently and within a small teamA strong commitment to quality healthcareVersatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environmentAble 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.

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