Medical Imaging Technologist

Medical Imaging Technologist

This is an exciting opportunity to join the General/CT MIT team in our Radiology Services at Hutt Valley DHB.

We are looking for enthusiastic Medical Imaging Technologists who are registered with NZIMRT and who hold a current practising certificate to join our team. Our positions involves all aspects of General Radiology - Emergency, Theatre, Fluoroscopy and general outpatients.

In addition, we are also seeking applicants with CT training. You will be working as part of a team that is small enough to know your name but big enough to be exciting!

Hutt Hospital Radiology provides a 24/7 radiology roster and you will required to be part of a rotating roster and CT on call (if applicable). We have part and full time positions available, so if you are energetic, enthusiastic and keen to join a busy but fun team, apply now or contact us to find out more.

The Radiology Department serves the population of the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa areas. The Department receive a wide variety of clinical referrers, including Regional Plastic Surgery and Rheumatology services as well as referral from 2 Emergency Departments providing X-Rays, ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Computing skills
• Excellent customer service skills, skilled at listening to customers to assess their needs, communicating effectively with a wide range of customers and managing customer expectations
• Planning and organising skills, ability to manage a range of tasks at one time and carry them through to completion
• Good communication skills, ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships, communicate effectively with others and express ideas and/or information clearly - both verbally and in writing
• High level of interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds, able to assert oneself confidently and tactfully
• Ability to manage a high degree of confidentiality and manage sensitive information

Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations

• Relevant Diagnostic Medical Imaging Technologist qualification
• Current registration and practicing certificate with Medical Imaging Technologist Board
• Current CPD in line with appropriate professional standards
• Well-developed general radiographic skills including emergency, ward, outpatient, theatre and mobile work
• Ability to work with a range of radiographic equipment

Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following

• Being a good team player; able to work with others to achieve team goals
• Able to work independently without supervision, using initiative
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible, positive attitude to work
• Accurate and efficient work practices

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