Unit Charge Medical Imaging Tech - Lead & Train

North Island - Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton seeks a Unit Charge Medical Imaging Technologist to lead a dedicated imaging team, oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and collaborate with Radiologists, Plastics, Orthopaedics, and GPs.

You will ensure safe, high-quality imaging across clinical areas, guide workflow, mentor MITs, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registration with the relevant professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in diagnostic radiography, including fluoroscopy and outpatient imaging.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical imaging setting.
• Strong ability to train, mentor, and support MITs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across clinical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated imaging team in delivering safe, high-quality imaging services.
• Oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Radiologists, Clinics, Wards and GPs to coordinate care.
• Guide imaging staff, manage workflow and ensure procedures are clinically appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Diagnostic radiography

Fluoroscopy

Outpatient imaging

Education

Registration with professional body and Annual Practising Certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hamilton seeks a Unit Charge Medical Imaging Technologist to lead a dedicated imaging team, oversee staff training, maintain imaging protocols, and collaborate with Radiologists, Plastics, Orthopaedics, and GPs.

You will ensure safe, high-quality imaging across clinical areas, guide workflow, mentor MITs, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.