Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Health NZ – Lakes, Taupo Hospital, New Zealand
- Permanent 0.6 FTE Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging with CT experience or an interest in CT Training
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.
About the Role
Looking for a new challenge/newly qualified?
Looking for a change of scenery?
Want to be part of a supportive team and not just another body?
Taupo Hospital has a small Radiology Department with one x-ray room, a mobile unit and a Toshiba CT scanner. The Taupo Hospital Radiology team is a small friendly team dedicated to providing excellent patient care and a quality general x-ray and CT service. Currently four MITs provide a 24-hour service for general imaging. Rotorua Hospital Radiology Department provides the next level of care for Taupo patients having General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, CT and MRI. There is opportunity for the successful applicants to have exposure to CT at Rotorua Hospital and CT training will require rotation through the Rotorua CT Department.
If you are a dynamic MIT and meet the below criteria Taupo Hospital could be the choice for you.
About you
The successful candidate will be working in general imaging and CT providing x-ray services for ED, inpatient, outpatient and community referrers and will:
- Have MRTB registration
- Have current APC in Diagnostic Imaging
- CT experience or an interest in CT training then
- CT experience whilst not essential would be advantageous. The role will involve CT training.
- Be able to participate in afterhours roster
About the Team/Service/ Location
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 becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.
As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.
Know more about living and working at the Lakes district
Salary Range
Salary range is as per Collective Agreement $74,842- $110,000
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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.
particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before before end of posting date. For more information, please contact Julie Whitehouse, General Grade MIT or Kathy Colgan, Radiology Manager.
julie.whithouse@lakesdhb.govt.nz or kathy.colgan@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.