Sonographer

General Sonographer

Permanent Fulltime

Rotorua Hospital

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

Rotorua Ultrasound Department is located in the heart of the North Island’s adventure region with plentiful cafes, outdoor activities such as mountain biking, white water rafting and tramping within an easy drive to the Bay of Plenty beaches and Taupo ski fields.

Te Whatu Ora is looking for a full time (40 hours per week) Sonographer position with the successful applicant working with a small energetic Ultrasound team within a busy regional hospital. The team perform a range of routine and acute imaging covering both in and outpatients. Currently the service is provided from the Rotorua site only. A successful Capex programme would see a service at Taupo Hospital satellite site being offered in the future.

We would support your future learning and professional development needs.

An interest in or experience with learning and support for any future trainee sonographers would be an advantage. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

As a Sonographer you will need the following professional requirements:

• Medical Radiation Technologists Board MRTB recognised Medical Ultrasound qualification and post graduate clinical experience.
• Registration with New Zealand MRT Board with a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work within a positive environment where work/life balance is valued.
• Work with diagnostic Ultrasound team and also be able to work in a more autonomous scanning role when on call or covering leave
• Professional development and CPD is encouraged and supported.

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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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.