Medical Imaging Technologist - CT & Xray

• Permanent full time multi role, utilise your skills in X-ray and CT
• Registration with the MRTB and a valid practicing certificate is essential

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Radiology Services in Canterbury district provides patient centred care across multiple sites. We are a hardworking team who use professional knowledge and skills to ensure the provision of quality patient-centred radiographic imaging services. 

We offer an amazing team, ultramodern facilities and a work/life balance that is second to none.  General X-ray and CT have 100+ staff and 25 + rooms spread across 3 main sites, but we pride ourselves on still being a close-knit friendly bunch. 

We treat our people as our greatest asset, and this is reflected in our social rostering policies and rolling roster pattern. These allow you to plan your work around your life, not the other way round – perfect for family life or a busy social calendar.  Our roster is also fully MECA compliant with 1 in 4 weekends and never more than 7 days in a row.

Our beautiful new building is light, airy and sits right next to the Avon River and leafy Hagley Park.  Most of our equipment is just a few years old. 

We may not always take ourselves too seriously, but we have a serious dedication to our patients and to providing a high-quality CT and general x-ray service across the 2^nd largest district in the country.

We currently have a permanent full time opportunity for a skilled CT & Medical Imaging Technologist!

Our busy tertiary hospital setting will offer you the challenge of performing a wide range of procedures involving acute, planned, inpatient, and outpatient workloads. You’ll coordinate workloads and liaise with clinical and support staff.

Ko wai koe | About You;

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing daily, weekly workload across multiple CT scanning platforms;
• Meeting patient needs within agreed triaged referral timeframes;
• Assisting the Senior CT staff with the daily workflow in CT.

Your skills will include:

• Being a team player with excellent communication, time management and organisational skills;
• A genuine passion for radiography. You will demonstrate this when teaching the Ara students who we host for clinical placements;
• Solid experience of general imaging, preferably in a larger centre;
• The ability to use initiative and assist workflow within the CT  & general X- ray team;
• Previous experience in CT is not essential;
• NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board is essential.

You will work in a fast paced environment with a caring team.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and flexible person who is up for the challenge within our dynamic service in the Radiology services. You will be required to participate in a 24/7 rostered service including on call.

Mō mātou | About Us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz

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