Medical Imaging Technologist - Cardiology

• Permanent 0.6 FTE [24 hours per week] position 
• NZ Registration with MRTB is essential

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

The Cardiac Cath Lab at Christchurch Hospital is looking for an experienced Medical Imaging Technologist. We are looking for a flexible thinking MIT to work in this exciting, high pressure environment within an experienced team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-quality imaging services, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and protocols
• Understand and apply techniques like Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), and Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) for heart and vessel imaging
• Confirm patient identity, explain procedures, and ensure informed consent, Maintain patient privacy and cultural sensitivity
• Complete administrative tasks with a high level of detail in a timely manner
• Participate in professional development, training, and research projects
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement in service quality
  

About You

You will have previously worked in the Cath Lab setting or will be an experienced MIT who is keen to specialise in cardiac imaging. You will have contemporary imaging knowledge and be driven to continual develop your knowledge in the Cath Lab context. NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist is required. 

This position is suited to a fast learner who communicates well with your colleagues and within the inter-disciplinary team.

To be successful in this position you will also demonstrate the following:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a MDT, with a team player attitude
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We 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 11:59pm on Thursday 22nd May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz