Sonographer - Cardiac at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to join our largest tertiary Hospital in New Zealand!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Cardiac Ultrasound Department at Auckland City Hospital is seeking a qualified Cardiac Sonographer to join our team in a permanent position.

As part of New Zealand's largest tertiary hospital, you will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment providing high-quality diagnostic cardiac ultrasound services to a diverse patient population. Our department performs a broad range of echocardiographic examinations and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Our service operates across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing exposure to a varied case mix ranging from routine investigations through to complex cardiac pathology. You will work closely with cardiologists, cardiac physiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support the diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

The department undertakes a diverse range of procedures including transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, bubble studies, and transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) support. You will also have the opportunity to work with patients across acute cardiology, intensive care, and specialist outpatient services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team and contribute to a service that supports complex cardiac care for patients across the region.

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

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment where professional excellence and patient-centred care are highly valued.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development including access to departmental education sessions, research, and national and international conferences to support your career growth.
• The opportunity to work with modern ultrasound technology and a diverse patient population across acute, elective, inpatient, and outpatient services.
• A range of employee benefits, such as annual leave, discounted gym memberships, wellbeing initiatives, and access to educational seminars.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

You will be required to obtain registration as a sonographer with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologist Board www.mrtboard.org.nz

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB), or eligibility to obtain registration and be actively progressing through the registration process.
• A recognised qualification in Cardiac Ultrasound, such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound, DMU (ASUM), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the MRTB.
• A sound understanding of professional standards, ethics, and patient confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and respond appropriately to clinical urgency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to cultural safety, equity, and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

International applicants are encouraged to review registration requirements through the Medical Radiation Technologists Board of New Zealand (MRTB) prior to applying Internationally qualified - How to register | Medical Radiation Technologists Board

For more information about this role please contact Marizaan Van Schalkwyk (Charge Reporting Cardiac Sonographer) Via MarizaanV@adhb.govt.nz

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact, Jeanine Taccad, Recruitment Consultant via Jeanine.Taccad@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Well be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.