Trainee Sonographer

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern in Auckland is seeking a Trainee Sonographer at Middlemore Hospital. You will learn in a supportive, mentoring environment while preparing for a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasound) through the University of Auckland.

This role involves performing ultrasound examinations under supervision, acting as patient advocate, and collaborating with a diverse healthcare team across inpatient and outpatient services at MMH and Manukau Health Park.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical imaging or a related health science field.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Strong communication skills, empathy and patience.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate for patients and maintain a patient-centered approach.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within Middlemore Hospital and related locations.
• Learn and develop towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasound) with support from the University of Auckland.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical imaging or a related Health science field

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Auckland, North Island

• Trainee Sonographer, Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Fulltime
• Ultrasound is a patient-centred profession. The role involves acting as an advocate for patients, displaying a high level of professionalism and functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

As a Trainee Sonographer, you will be learning in a team that brings a wealth of collective experience. For our Trainee Sonographers we provide a multidisciplinary approach in a supportive, mentoring and training environment making it one of the most successful teaching hospitals in New Zealand. You will be supported through the University of Auckland in completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasound).

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have a vibrant and enthusiastic team of Sonographers working in both an Inpatient and Outpatient service over two locations, Middlemore Hospital (MMH) and Manukau Health Park.

You will be challenged clinically on a broad variety of examinations including general, Obstetrics and gynaecology, small parts, musculoskeletal, paediatric, neonatal and vascular examinations.

About you

As a Trainee Sonographer you will be employed at Middlemore Hospital while completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health sciences (Ultrasound) at the University of Auckland.

• A Bachelors degree in Medical imaging or a related Health science field degree
• Willingness to learn and take feedback. Be able to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Have strong communication skills, be empathetic and show patience.

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.

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

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.