Radiology Service, Tauranga Hospital

• Enjoy variety in your workplace
• Permanent positions available
• FTE Negotiable 
• Competitive salary + car park + on site employee gym

He Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role

Our Radiology department is seeking a permanent Sonographer with excellent scanning and time management skills to join our busy team. Located within the hospital, our referrals include acute examinations (inpatient/ED), obstetric, vascular and community referrals.  You will be supported by a team of qualified Radiologists and Sonographers.

We are looking for a Sonographer with excellent communication skills, a high standard of patient care, enthusiasm and the ability to work efficiently in our busy department.

While the successful candidate will be mainly based at Tauranga Hospital, they will be required to occasionally provide ultrasound coverage in Whakatāne when required. 

He Korero mōu | About You

NZ Registration as a Medical Imaging Technologist with a sonography qualification recognised by the Medical Radiation Technologists Board is essential.

The successful applicant you will need:

• General DMU/Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent 
• Ideally skilled in areas such as vascular, musculo-skeletal ultrasound 
• Be computer literate
• Proactive, efficiency while working 
• Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills 

If this position suits your skills and lifestyle, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits

• In-House career development
• Flexible working practices (e.g. we support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and well-being program
• Free onsite staff parking
• Discounts (with local businesses)

Mō Tātou | About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi| Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

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For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal.

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.

Children's Act 2014

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.