Specialist Cardiac Sonographer

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau – Whangarei, North Island Whangarei Hospital and other peripheral sites Full-time and part-time permanent positions available Opportunities to further enhance and develop your skills 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 If you're looking for the right opportunity to create positive, healthy change, then we're looking for you. We have an opportunity for a Specialist Cardiac Sonographer to join our Cardiology team in Te Tai Tokerau. Become part of a rapidly developing Cardiology service in a beautiful part of the country offering work, rest, and play all in one package. The purpose of this role is to: To perform high-quality, timely and appropriate echocardiograms To participate in a comprehensive, high quality, efficient Cardiac Echocardiography service for Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau (This will include travel to peripheral hospitals). To be an autonomous practitioner capable of high-level and accurate reporting of Echo studies. Ideally to be capable of both adult, and paediatric studies and to have experience in transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography. To participate in and lead the ongoing education and development of other members of the team. About the Team/Service/Location About you A recognised/accredited academic qualification NZ recognised professional registration; Medical Radiation Technologists Board www.mrtboard.org.nz and/or Australian Sonographer Accreditation Board https://www.asar.com.au/ Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team Willingness to travel Current driving license Applicants are encouraged to enquire with SCT www.sct.org.nz and CPRB www.cprb.org.nz regarding eligibility for registration and APC in Aotearoa New Zealand. The successful applicant/s will work alongside the team in the Cardiology Service and other health professionals, in an environment that offers support and an opportunity to further enhance and develop your skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr