Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT)/Radiographer - Starship Children's Hospital at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunities at Starship Children’s Hospital
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Excellent support from experienced practitioners, peer reviews and professional supervision

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Join Te Toka Tumai’s Starship Radiology team. Our services include imaging for Inpatients, Emergency Department and Outpatients as well as in Starship Operating Rooms. Our Radiology department is equipped with three state of the art DR plain x-ray units, including a brand-new Siemens Multitom Rax, three DR C-arms and an O-arm in theatre as well as three DR Philips portable machines. We have a Siemens Luminos Fluoroscopy unit, a Siemens Force CT, and a Siemens Verio 3T MRI. As a team of 17 Medical Radiation Technologists, with a wide range of experience and skillset, we provide a supportive environment for all new staff with a comprehensive orientation programme, on-going mentoring and continuous opportunities for further training and growth.

We have permanent positions available, involving the full range of shifts including weekends and night shift. If this is something that interests you, please apply now!

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role:

• You must be registered with the New Zealand MRT Board and have a current Annual Practicing Certificate to be considered. For more details visit: mrtboard.org.nz
• Previous paediatric experience would be beneficial but not vital, although an ability to relate well to children and caregivers is essential. The ability to function as a member of a small enthusiastic group is required and, as the work involves some sole charge shifts, an ability to work unsupervised is required.
• The successful applicant will be expected to perform the full range of radiology procedures using the equipment available. Starship is a filmless Department utilising both CR and DR

For more information on the role, please contact Charlotte Mbamba, MRT Team Leader via CharlotteE@adhb.govt.nz or on phone 021 2258613 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Starship Children’s Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Treating around 100,000 children with very serious and complex health conditions every year, Starship building is linked to the main building of Auckland City Hospital.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai. Auckland offers it all – the great outdoors with beaches and mountains, shows and concerts, sports, shopping, wining and dining. It’s a great place to raise children and enjoy and relax when you’re an empty nester. It provides a perfect base for exploring New Zealand generally with excellent national and international flight networks. Here are a few websites to find out more about living in Auckland – schools, houses for sale or rent, and what you can do when you are not at work:

http://www.minedu.govt.nz/ 

http://www.realestate.co.nz/

http://www.aucklandnz.com/

http://www.heartofthecity.co.nz/

http://www.newzealand.com/

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact Nisha Karipoth, Recruitment Consultant via NKaripoth@adhb.govt.nz  quoting ref #ADHB15733 to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration / Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa

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