Medical Imaging Technologist - IR & General X-Ray

Medical Imaging Technologist - IR & General X-Ray

12-month Fixed Term (Sep 2026 - Sep 2027), based at Christchurch Health Campus

Full-Time 1.0FTE, 40 hours per week (Rotational role 0.5FTE in General X-Ray, 0.5FTE in Interventional Radiology)

Utilise your professional knowledge and skills to provide a top-quality patient-centred radiographic service

New Zealand registered Medical Imaging Technologist with current Annual Practicing Certificate is essential

About the Role

The Radiology Services in Canterbury district provides patient centred care across multiple sites. We are a hardworking team who use professional knowledge and skills to ensure the provision of quality patient-centred radiographic imaging services. We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a rotational MIT to join us, working within an experienced and supportive team across our General X-Ray and Interventional Radiology services.

We offer an amazing team, ultramodern facilities and a work/life balance that is second to none. General X-ray has 100+ staff and 25+ rooms spread across 3 main sites, and IR MITs work within a multidisciplinary team alongside Radiology Nurses and Interventional Radiologists, with 3 IR suites, a Hybrid OT and a CT Biopsy scanner, and an Ultrasound Biopsy room.

This position will see you working 40hrs per week, in rostered shifts to be discussed at interview. Participation in an on-call roster is also required.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering quality patient-centred radiographic services which are efficient and effective for the needs of the patients and the service
• Effective documentation of procedures (where appropriate)
• The support and facilitation of quality indicators/programmes
• Supervision and clinical training of Medical Imaging Students, where appropriate
• Operate a CT Biopsy/Interventional scanner, a monoplane and Biplane IR systems and in the Hybrid Operating IR system
• Take responsibility for any equipment you are working with and reporting any breakdowns or equipment issues to the service engineers
• Act as a radiation safety advocate for patients and visiting staff

About You

You are a skilled and patient-focused Medical Imaging Technologist with experience in Interventional Radiology, who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. You are motivated to deliver high-quality, safe imaging services and contribute positively to a collaborative and culturally responsive team.

Your skills/experience will include:

• At least 2-years' qualified, with proven experience in Interventional Radiology
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care, safety, and quality outcomes
• The ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative team approach
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to embrace innovation and change
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to supporting equitable health outcomes
• Professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Registered Medical Imaging Technologist with current Annual Practicing Certificate

You will enjoy the professional satisfaction of working in an incredibly collegial, supportive medical environment, performing a diverse array of cases in a state-of-the-art facility.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 28/08/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at Courtney.bell@cdhb.health.nz