Specialist Vascular Sonographer

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington is seeking an experienced Specialist Vascular Sonographer within CC Radiology to lead vascular ultrasound examinations as the primary practitioner. Work across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with some ad hoc support at Hutt Hospital; confident in autonomous practice and escalation when uncertain, with radiologist support available for complex cases.

Salary is MECA-based.

Qualifications

• MRTB registration in general sonography scope; may practice full or vascular-only depending on qualification and experience.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience across vascular surveillance, arterial/venous insufficiency, fistula and vein mapping ultrasound.
• Ability to work autonomously as the primary responsible practitioner with escalation of uncertainty to supervising radiologist.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to professional indemnity/public liability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary responsible practitioner for vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Perform vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR, graft surveillance) and fistula mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals.
• Provide ad hoc radiology support at Hutt Hospital as needed.
• Communicate urgent findings promptly to the clinical team.

Skills

MRTB registration

Vascular ultrasound

Autonomous practice

Clinical audit

Job description

Location: Wellington, Kenepuru and Hutt Hospitals

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Salary: As per APEX Sonographer MECA

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced vascular sonographer to step into a role within CC Radiology. As a Specialist Vascular Sonographer you act as the primary responsible practitioner for the vascular ultrasound examinations you perform - working within an accredited scope of practice, with radiologist support always available for complex or uncertain cases. Your day spans vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR and graft surveillance), arterial and venous insufficiency studies, fistula ultrasound and vein mapping, across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, and providing some ad hoc support at Hutt Hospital.

You will work autonomously within scope, elevate promptly when there is clinical uncertainty, and communicate urgent findings without delay to the right clinical team. If you take pride in high-quality imaging, and thrive on clinical responsibility, this role is for you.

About the Team/Service Location

Radiology Services provide a wide range of diagnostic and interventional imaging for Capital, Coast & Hutt district and adjacent regions - including Angiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and General Radiography - supporting tertiary imaging for the lower North Island and upper South Island. The multidisciplinary team includes Radiologists, Nurses, Administration Support Staff, MRTs and Sonographers, and is a training institution for Radiology Registrars, MRTs and Sonographers.

About you

To succeed in this role you will have:

• MRTB registration in the general sonography scope of practice and depending on your qualification and experience may be able to practice in the full scope or could have a restriction to practice in vascular only.
• More than two years' post-graduate experience across vascular surveillance, arterial, venous insufficiency, fistula and vein mapping ultrasound, with the ability to demonstrate satisfactory audit outcomes
• Confidence working autonomously as the primary responsible practitioner, recognising the limits of the accredited scope and escalating clinical uncertainty promptly to the supervising radiologist
• A commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, professional indemnity/public liability/product liability cover, and a satisfactory Children's Act 2014 safety check

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: AH147-26

Location:

North Island - Wellington - Hutt Valley

North Island - Wellington - Porirua

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Pru Burns, Radiology Operations Manager at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.