Vascular Laboratory Technician / Trainee Vascular Sonographer
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DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY AND CRITICAL CARE | TE TARI HAPARAPARA, TE TARI WHAOMOOMO
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A OTEPOTI
Are you an enthusiastic motivated person wishing to work in the area of vascular disease?
Then this job is for you.
We invite you to apply for this full-time position of Vascular Laboratory Technician in the Otago Vascular Diagnostics Unit within the Section of Surgery.
About our team/Mo te tima
We are a team of vascular surgeons, technologists and research staff using various diagnostic investigations to research the causes and management of vascular conditions.
Our unit provides clinical diagnostic services to the Te Whatu Ora - Southern, and to the wider community, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases.
The unit is also part of the Vascular Research Group and works closely with other research groups at local, national and international levels.
The role/Te mahi
In this role you will join a multidisciplinary focused clinical research team investigating vascular disease.
This position involves working within a fun team of vascular technicians and sonographers in assessing patients with vascular disease, using physiological techniques and ultrasound. Assessments are carried out for the purpose of both clinical patient care and research.
The successful applicant would be supported through a two-year post-graduate training programme to learn the specific techniques alongside assisting in the general tasks of the Assessment Unit.
Skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako
Depending on the qualification of the successful candidate, the intention of the role is to study towards a Vascular Ultrasound qualification and/or a research qualification.
You will also have:
Good organisational skills.
A professional approach and ability to relate well when dealing with the public.
High standards of both oral and written communication skills.
Further details/Puroko
This is a fixed term, full time (37.5 hours per week) position, based in Dunedin, commencing in October 2026 to facilitate introduction to the role and the training pathway.
The duration of the training programme is 2 years and commences in February/ March 2027. The position is structured to include 2 years post-qualification if applicable.
The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185, Top of Range $73,640 per annum. If part-time, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information please contact Brigid G. Hill via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below.
Applications quoting reference 2600844 will close on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Ms Brigid (Gerry) Hill
Position details: Job Description
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