Cardiac Sonographer

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, aiming to provide quality healthcare services to all New Zealanders. Our focus is on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centred care. We believe that collaboration and integration are essential to achieving excellence in healthcare delivery. About the Role We are currently seeking a permanent part-time Cardiac Sonographer to join our Echo Team at the Christchurch Health Campus. This role is offered at 0.8 Full-Time Equivalent (64 hours per fortnight) with working hours scheduled between Monday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. On-call hours are also required as part of this position. As a Cardiac Sonographer in our Echo department, you will work closely with our Echo consultants and be an integral part of the larger cardiac technical team. Your responsibilities will include: - Performing and reporting echocardiograms, exercise echocardiograms, and assisting in dobutamine stress echocardiograms. - Upholding professional ethics while demonstrating accountability and responsibility in your practice. - Supervising and providing clinical training to trainees and/or students. - Contributing to the development of departmental skills and standards while maintaining your knowledge and training to effectively conduct clinical procedures. About You We are looking for an experienced Cardiac Sonographer who holds the following qualifications: - Current registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and a cardiac scope of practice. - A current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential. - A minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound or an equivalent qualification. - Empathy and a patient-centric approach to care. - Strong organizational and technical skills. - A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth. - Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to beginning this journey. While we prefer to hire an experienced Cardiac Sonographer, we also welcome applications from those currently in training. Working for Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we prioritize the well-being of our community and are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our Equity Work Programme emphasizes the importance of equity within the health system and promotes the necessary cultural changes to achieve equitable health outcomes. We value our people and are committed to being good employers while upholding our equal employment opportunity obligations. We particularly encourage applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To view the position description and apply for this role, please visit our online careers portal. All applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 2nd. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Alex Jay at alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.