Job Description - Cardiac Sonographer - Trainee (WAI28480)Cardiac Sonographer - Trainee:WAI28480Where you'll be working: Waikato HospitalThe details: Permanent - 80 Hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) - RosteredSalary details: APEX SoA Sonograhers CA- $82,400 to $87,500 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.
Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Te whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityAre you interested in embarking on an exciting career in cardiac ultrasound?
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated trainee to join our team.
As a trainee in cardiac ultrasound, you will perform and reporting on transthoracic cardiac ultrasound examinations and assisting with trans oesophageal and other echo supported procedures with supervision.
You will work across various settings.
Including inpatient and outpatient areas, acute needs in ED, ICU and theatre, and assist in other diagnostic areas when required.
We also contribute to our satellite echocardiography clinics in our outlying communities.
Key responsibilities: Perform supervised transthoracic cardiac ultrasound examinations and assist with transoesophageal procedures.Support both inpatient and outpatient services, addressing acute needs in ED, ICU, and theatre.Collaborate with diagnostic teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.Participate in our outreach clinics in the community.
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Mou | About youRequired skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role: Enrolment in or willingness to pursue a post graduate diploma in cardiac ultrasound at Auckland University.Have the ability to register as a Trainee cardiac sonographer with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologist Board (MRTB) .
;A passion for cardiac health and patient careStrong communication and teamwork skills We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills, and is compassionate in caring for our community.
As part of our team we'll support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.
Mo tatou Ratonga | About our ServiceThe Cardiac ultrasound service at Waikato Hospital provides a variety of invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures to the local population.
Our department is well equipped and performs over 9,000 scans per annum, including adult 4D Echocardiography and paediatric echocardiography.We are part of a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health delivery, serving a culturally diverse population.
It is this diversity that offers unique opportunities for health professionals on both a personal and professional level.
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.
Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'.
We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.
It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us.
Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.
If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to ApplyTo apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 24 November 2024.
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