Trainee Cardiac Sonographer

Trainee Cardiac Sonographer
Rotorua and Taupo Hospitals
2.5 years fixed term, full-time 
Monday to Friday

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

This is an earn-as-you-learn apprenticeship style opportunity to train to become a cardiac sonographer, completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Cardiac Ultrasound at the University of Auckland. Under direct supervision of qualified Cardiac Sonographers, as a Trainee Cardiac Sonographer you will learn to perform Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE, echo), and to assist with Transoesophageal echo (TOE) and stress echo. 

You will work Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:30 performing scans, reviewing and reporting the images, participate in case discussions and training sessions while also working to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound. Travel to other Te Manawa Taki hospital sites may be required to experience work environments in both metro/ tertiary and rural settings.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Clinical Physiology service at Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a diagnostic service for patients requiring Cardiology, Respiratory and Neurological investigation. You would be joining a team of 12 physiologists, physiology technicians, trainee physiologists and physiology technicians, cardiac sonographers and trainee cardiac sonographers.

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, fee 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

We encourage you to apply if you:

• Hold a relevant undergraduate qualification in medical imaging, or an approved undergraduate degree from a biomedical science-related field such as anatomy or physiology, or a medical or allied health profession. Check suitability with medicalimaging@auckland.ac.nz\
• Are a New Zealand resident or citizen
• Are hardworking, able to undertake self-directed post-graduate study and have excellent attention to detail
• Are committed to providing exceptional patient care with excellent communication skills
• After qualification, are open to a long-term permanent position anywhere in the Te Manawa Taki region: (Waikato, Taranaki, Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty, Lakes)

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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.