Unit Charge

About the Company At Waikato Hospital, we take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Medical Imaging team in a permanent full-time leadership role. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and significantly impact patient care while also nurturing the development of future imaging professionals. We value a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and leadership development. Our commitment to clinical excellence and innovation is reflected in our competitive compensation and continued professional education opportunities. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aims to create a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role In the position of Unit Charge Medical Imaging Technologist (MIT), you will lead a skilled team in providing safe and high-quality imaging services across various clinical areas. Your responsibilities will include overseeing staff training, maintaining imaging protocols, and collaborating closely with teams including Radiologists, Clinics (such as Plastics, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, etc.), Wards, and General Practitioners. You will play a crucial role in ensuring effective service delivery by guiding imaging staff, managing workflow, and ensuring that all procedures are clinically appropriate, timely, and technically excellent. Your leadership will help maintain high standards within the imaging team, support collaborative care, and contribute to improved patient outcomes. About the Team/Service Our Medical Imaging team, comprising nearly 50 MITs, provides diagnostic imaging services across a wide range of specialties. We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary service dedicated to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and the ongoing development of our staff. About You As a Unit Charge MIT, you will possess a blend of technical expertise and leadership experience. Your passion for safe imaging practices and team development will be evident. The ideal candidate will have: - Registration with the relevant professional body and a current Annual Practising Certificate - Demonstrated experience in diagnostic radiography, including fluoroscopy and outpatient imaging - Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical imaging setting - Strong ability to train, mentor, and support MITs - Excellent communication and collaboration skills across clinical disciplines How to Apply To apply, please click 'Apply online' or visit our Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 26 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Monique Wilson at monique.wilson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process prior to the closing date of this advertisement.