Specialist Cardiac Sonographer (2.0 FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Whangarei and other peripheral sites

A career with Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning Northland Region has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

If you're looking for the right opportunity to create positive, healthy change, then we're looking for you. We have an opportunity for two Specialist Cardiac Sonographers to join our Cardiology team in Te Tai Tokerau, these are permanent, full-time positions (1.0 FTE), 40 hours per week.

Become part of a rapidly developing Cardiology service in a beautiful part of the country offering work, rest, and play all in one package.

The purpose of this role is to

• To perform high-quality, timely and appropriate echocardiograms
• To participate in a comprehensive, high quality, efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service for Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau (This will include travel to peripheral hospitals).
• To be an autonomous practitioner capable of high-level and accurate reporting of Echo studies.
• Ideally to be capable of both adult, and paediatric studies and to have experience in transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography.
• To participate in and lead the ongoing education and development of other members of the team.

Key requirements

• A recognised/accredited academic qualification
• NZ recognised professional registration; Medical Radiation Technologists Board www.mrtboard.org.nz and/or Australian Sonographer Accreditation Board https://www.asar.com.au/
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to travel
• Current driving license

Benefits

• Excellent investment in staff education and development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted gym memberships
• Be a part of a friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle in the Northland Region, unrivalled in New Zealand.

Should you have any questions or would like to discuss this role, please contact the hiring manager Les Boucher on les.boucher@northlanddhb.org.nz or 021 476 267.

The successful applicant/s will work alongside the team in the Cardiology Service and other health professionals, in an environment that offers support and an opportunity to further enhance and develop your skills.

If you have any questions or would like further information about this position, please contact jobs@northlanddhb.org.nz

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

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Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AH24-161

Closing Date: 8 December 2024