Trainee Cardiac Sonographer - fixed term at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Trainee Cardiac Sonographer

Fixed Term – Full Time

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Mō te tūranga / About the role

The Clinical Physiology service at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a diagnostic service for patients requiring Cardiology, Respiratory and Neurological investigation. Tests performed include ECG, ambulatory blood pressure, exercise stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac monitoring (Holter and Event), lung function tests, EEG, Pacemaker and ICD follow up. We are a small, passionate and fun team with close, supportive, working relationships with our senior medical and multi-disciplinary teams.

This is fixed term training position during which you will complete the Postgraduate Diploma Health Science, Cardiac Ultrasound, University of Auckland, therefore the applicant must meet entry requirement.

Mō koe / About you

You will have an undergraduate qualification in science or health related field (please see university website for full criteria)

We encourage you to apply if you are hardworking, able to undertake self-directed post-graduate study and if you’re committed to providing exceptional patient care with excellent communication skills.

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/cardiac-ultrasound.html

Mō Tātou | About us

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and fishing. Family friendly beaches are also an hour’s drive away. The Lakes district has a growing multi-cultural community and is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience in an excellent and supportive work environment.

Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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 our 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.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou / What we offer

· Competitive salary

· Free staff parking

· Access to Employee Assistance Program

· A supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment

· Access to Rotorua Business Chamber member deals and discounts

Awhe utu / Salary range

$ 75,144 to $ 79,330 pro-rated to hours worked.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” or visit our careers page at https://www.lakesdhb.govt.nz.The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change. Please note that we do not accept money for any job offer.

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