Sonographer (casual) Wairau

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Marlborough/Marlborough region is seeking a casual Sonographer to provide ultrasound services in a friendly radiology team. Start and finish times are between 8.00am and 5.00pm, with a Monday to Sunday roster and rotating shifts.

No on-call is required. You will have experience in general, vascular, upper abdomen, obstetric, gynecological and musculoskeletal ultrasound, NZ registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate in Ultrasound, and strong

Qualifications

• NZ registration and current Annual Practising Certificate in Ultrasound.
• Excellent technical skills and knowledge.
• Well-developed communication and critical-thinking skills, with a commitment to family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and efficient ultrasound service within the clinical environment and complete comprehensive examinations.
• Recommend appropriate techniques for patient care.
• Work as part of the radiology team in a supportive and friendly department.

Skills

Ultrasound techniques: general, vas C

Education

NZ registration and Annual Practising Certificate in Ultrasound

Job description

• Gain broad experience in aprovincial hospital while working as part of a supportive and friendlyteam.
• Enjoy the lifestyle and magnificent scenery of the Marlboroughregion.

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

About the Role

As a Sonographer, you will provide a safe and efficientultrasound service within the clinical environment, completing comprehensiveexaminations and recommending appropriate techniques for patient care.

This is a casual role, with hours offered on an as-requiredbasis. Start and finish times are between 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Sundayworking rostered and rotating shifts. No on-call is required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our radiology team prides itself on being friendly andsupportive and works with the people of our community to promote, encourage andenable their health, wellbeing and independence.

This role is best suited to someone who valuesteamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinicaloutcomes.

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About you

As aSonographer, you will have:

• Experience in general,vascular, upper abdomen, obstetric, gynaecological and musculoskeletalultrasound
• NZ registration and acurrent Annual Practising Certificate in Ultrasound
• Excellent technicalskills and knowledge
• Well-developedcommunication and critical-thinking skills, with a commitment to family-centredcare
• The ability to workindependently and as part of a small team
• A strong commitment toquality healthcare

You will alsobe versatile and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

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