Medical Imaging technologist - Cardiac Catheter Laboratory at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Where you’ll be working: Cardiac Cath Lab- MRT Waikato Hospital

The details: Full Time – 40 hours per week or 50/50 rotation with Radiology

Salary details: Allied, Scientific, and Technical pay Equity Claim Settlement Agreement+ KiwiSaver’

 

 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Imaging Technologist who is interested in join our busy Cath Lab and multi-disciplinary team of field leading cardiologists, Nurses and Physiologists. We have been involved in pioneering treatment options and clinical trials. We use leading technology which demonstrate the passion we have for patient care. You will be involved in a variety of procedures including angiograms, angioplasty, TAVI, TESA, BAV, Pacemakers and Ablations.

You will have an opportunity to expand your radiology experience and skills in this unique highly sought after specialist field. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your continued professional development

Shifts are Monday - Friday 8am-4.30pm as well as an afterhours primary PCI service.

 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Radiation safety of staff and patients
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to provide coronary angiograms, angioplasty, pacing, electrophysiology and structural heart procedures.
• Perform a range of imaging from X-ray, intravascular U/S and OCT
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment
• Participate in our busy after hours on call service for Primary PCI

 

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(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

 

 

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Waikato hospital is a tertiary hospital equipped with four Cath Labs that serve the Midlands region. We utilise the latest technology and state of the art equipment to provide top-quality care. Our patient focus approach is supported by our commitment to fostering a positive working environment for our close knot team.

 

 

 Mōu | About you

• Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
• A strong patient focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Full registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologist Board with general scope of practice
• Current practising certificate
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative /team work

 

 

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here.

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 

 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

 

 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Monique.wilson@waikatodhb.health.nz

 

 

Closing date: 29 September 2024

 

 

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!