Staff Mit

JobSpace; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand in Palmerston North is seeking a qualified Medical Imaging Technologist for a permanent full-time role. The position involves rotation through General X-Ray, Theatre, ED, and Mobiles, with potential Interventional Radiology and CT experience being advantageous.

You will join a team of MITs and contribute to a supportive learning environment while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• NZ registration and annual practicing certificate required.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management and flexibility.
• IV-line insertion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all patient examinations to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate patient data and complete administrative paperwork.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and ethical practices.
• Provide supervision for MIT students when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

IV-line insertion

Education

NZ registration + annual practicing certificate

Tools

General imaging knowledge

Job description

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Bring your imaging expertise to a supportive team where learning, collaboration and patient care come first.

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

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Medical Imaging Technologist for a permanent full-time position within Medical Imaging, Palmerston North Hospital. The position includes rotation through all shifts and provides coverage for General X-Ray, Theatre, ED, and Mobiles. Interventional Radiology and / or CT experience would be an asset. Site specific orientation will be provided as required.

You will be joining a team of around 60 MIT's: including MRI, CT, General, NM and Sonographers.

Some of your responsibilities

• Conducting all patient examinations to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate patient data and ensuring all administrative processes are complete including paperwork for all exams.
• Practicing procedures in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring health and safety regulations are met
• Providing supervision for MIT students (as required).

We are a teaching hospital, offering a very supportive learning environment, encouraging professional development and education.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will apply your knowledge and professionalism to maintain clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. You will demonstrate integrity and contribute to a positive work environment.

You will also have:

• NZ registration and a current annual practicing certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent time management skills, including initiative and flexibility.
• IV-line insertion would be considered as asset.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.

It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes - Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!

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.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.