Job Description - Medical Imaging Technologist (WAI22683) Medical Imaging Technologist Job Number Job Number : WAI22683 Where you'll be working: Waikato Hospital The details: Permanent Full-time - Rostered Be part of the national transformation in Health Join a progressive medical imaging team that values work/life balance Career progression opportunities Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity We are searching for experienced and talented Medical Imaging Technologists (Radiographers) to join our dynamic team. We provide flexible working arrangements to ensure our team can maintain their work/life balance. There are unique benefits to working in the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato Radiology Department. This includes working with cutting edge technology, access to training and career opportunities, affordable housing, a central living location, and the option to work at one of our rural hospital locations. (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.) The Radiology Department is growing our service to meet growing demand and is focused on creating a positive culture and great work environment for all of our staff. Radiology has well established links into all specialties and sub-specialties and clinical teams across Te Whatu Ora, Waikato, including providing imaging support for a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre with the very latest state of the art equipment. The breadth and scope of cases presented is remarkable with an interesting and varied case mix. We are located in the heart of the beautiful North Island, New Zealand. Surrounded by beaches in all directions, and less than two hours drive from the ski slopes for those winter adventures. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, experienced MITs looking to experience the New Zealand lifestyle. Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role: Have excellent communication skills Have a strong patient focus Hold a current practising certificate Have the ability to work autonomously and within a team environment Utilise excellent time management and organisational skills Hold a full registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologist Board with a general scope of practice or be eligible to apply Be committed to providing an equitable service Whakamana – Give and earn respect Whakaronga – Listen to me; Talk to me Whakapakari – Growing the good It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here. The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way. Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Maori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whanau. We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Maori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles. Here at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients – directly or non-directly. Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care. Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Maori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand. Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres. Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction. Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology. We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Maori and encourage Maori to apply. Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whaingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve. Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Maori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle. Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply Please apply directly online, applications are not able to be accepted via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr
