Sonographer

Sonographer

The Ultrasound service at Waikato Hospital consists of 8 high-end machines and provides general ultrasound imaging to inpatient, outpatient and obstetric services within a tertiary hospital. We service a large catchment area and are exposed to lots of different pathologies and interesting cases.

Day to day, you will provide comprehensive imaging in trauma, inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also work in collaboration with other health professionals + multi-disciplinary teams.

The skills and experience you need to be considered for this role:

• Using independent judgment during the ultrasound study to acquire and assess information obtained
• Coordinating bookings and scheduling of workload
• Assume responsibility of safety of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
• Assist in maintaining equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies.
• registration with the NZ Medical Radiation Technologist Board
• current practising certificate within the general scope of practice
• DMU or equivalent post graduate recognised sonography qualification
• excellent communication skills
• strong professional judgement

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.