Medical Imaging Technologist

• Fixed term full time position available (35 hours per week), however we will also consider 2 part time applicants (please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter)
• Role is based between Westport and Greymouth
• MRTB Registration with current APC essential

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Our service works Monday to Friday 8am -6pm with on call thereafter covering a 24/7 radiology service. Our team provides a diagnostic radiology service including: General Radiography and CT Scanning. Our team also travels to Westport 3 times a week to provide general x-ray and this will soon be in a new facility with a new machine.

On site weekly are sonographers from PRG and also Radiologists who supplement our service as contractors. The Greymouth team consists of 5 full time MITs and 1 fulltime Team leader plus 2 admin staff and an assistant.

MITs in this role will also help with admin and other tasks to help manage the services bookings and special procedures. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Perform imaging tasks (X-ray, CT, etc.)
• Prepare patients for X-ray exams
• Ensure accurate patient records
• Assist with clerical tasks.
• Follow radiation protection and patient care protocols.
• Participate in the on-call roster for 24/7 coverage.
• Engage in quality assurance activities
• Work independently and make protocol-based decisions
• Conduct CT scanning, including IV cannulation and contrast administration

About Us

On the West Coast we are unique and like no other in New Zealand with a close-knit community where your work will make a real difference.

We will help you grow as a leader in rural health with a continued focus on your career development.

We continue to break new ground and shape our health system to wrap care around patients in their communities.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Medical Imaging Technologist to join our team in this fixed term opportunity. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Excellent understanding of privacy and confidentiality
• Desire to work effectively and as a part of a team
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Commitment to self development and growth
• Experience in CT scanning is desirable
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth 
• Registered with MRTB and current APC is essential

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 29th April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz