Sonographer at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki, Taranaki
Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.
We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.
Taranaki - A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.
At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.
We believe having a workforce that is diverse and inclusive makes us a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.
When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:
A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your departmentAccess to clinical training and educationUp to date facilitiesOpportunities to participate in local project and regional collaboration teamsSonographer, Radiology 1.0 FTE This position is located in our well-equipped ultrasound department where we undertake a wide range of investigations including general abdominal, obstetric, gynaecological, musculoskeletal and vascular studies.
Our radiology team prides itself on being friendly and supportive and works with the people of our community to promote, encourage and enable their health, well-being and independence. This role is best suited to a person who values teamwork, respects individual needs and is motivated by excellent clinical outcomes.
We have a well-equipped department with five modern ultrasound machines (Five Philips Epiq's and two Toshiba Aplio 500's).
Our Sonographers work primarily at our Taranaki Base Hospital site but do also rotate to provide scanning at one of our satellite sites.
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 in a team of four others.
We have a friendly welcoming team, and can offer a great work-life balance (with no out of hours call), enabling you to head to the beach after work.
You will have:
Some experience in general, vascular, upper abdomen, obstetric, gynaecologic, and musculoskeletal areasNZ registration and a current annual practising certificate in UltrasoundExcellent technical skills and knowledgeWell-developed communication, critical thinking skills and a commitment to family centred careBe capable of working independently and within a small teamA strong commitment to quality healthcareYou must be able to work well within a close team and be willing to take part in training students.
Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?
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Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Taranaki
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