Sonographer
About Us
Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ, MidCentral is spread across a vast geographical area and centred around Palmerston North hospital. We serve a population of approximately 175,000 for the major centre of Palmerston North.
The MidCentral Region is ideally situated for those who like to work, rest and play – beaches close by, ski fields and wineries just up the road, stunning scenery with loads of hiking tracks including Te Arapuke mountain bike track. Our region also offers excellent schools and a local university. Cost of living is reasonable, housing is affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is easily achievable.
About the Role
We are looking for full-time Sonographer’s to join our growing team. You will be based in Palmerston North, or Palmy as we call it. You will be responsible for ensuring high quality ultrasound scanning, in a supportive team environment.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of ultrasound, including general, obstetrics, vascular and MSK imaging. Experience or ability to learn Fetal Echocardiography and high-risk OB scanning would be an asset. Our ultrasound department is small and mighty with 4 rooms for general ultrasound. Our team has 3 qualified staff and 1 trainee position.
Some of your responsibilities
- Utilising clinical judgement/decision making to inform examination strategy and outcome
- Ensuring the delivery of ultrasound imaging in a skilful and knowledgeable manner
- Preparing written reports for examinations whereby you use your superior knowledge to critically evaluate findings
- Practicing procedures in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring health and safety regulations are met
- Work in with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and appropriate outcomes for our patients.
- Providing supervision and training for our ultrasound trainee.
This position will require you to be a real people person, with the ability to provide a high level of care and understanding to existing and prospective patients, catering to their psychological and physical needs. We are a teaching hospital, offering a very supportive learning environment, encouraging professional development and education.
About You
To be successful in this role you will apply your knowledge and professionalism in order to maintain clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. You will demonstrate integrity and contribute to a positive work environment. You will get opportunities to upskill, if required, in: Obstetrics including Fetal Echo, Vascular, Paediatrics and student training.
You will also have:
- MRTB qualification as a registered medical imaging technologist or MRTB recognised overseas qualification with a current APC in Sonography.
- Post grad qualification in Ultrasound
- Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent time management skills, including initiative and flexibility.
If you are interested in making the move to MidCentral – check out what your new home will look like!! www.careers.mdhb.health.nz
Applications can be made directly to us at:
www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz/WorkingMDHB/Vacancies/Pages/Radiation-Therapist.aspx
For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) on [email protected]
Relocation Support:
If you are successful in your job application, we consider reasonable relocation assistance (Terms & Conditions apply).
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.
We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.
MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.
MidCentral requires ALL employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the first booster vaccination). We will not accept applications that do not meet these criteria.