Clinical Specialist - MRI Medical Radiation Technologist

• Permanent, full-time at 80 hours per fortnight
• Work shifts between 7am to 8.30pm – Monday to Friday (as well as weekend and on call roster)
• You’d be expected to work at all three sites of Te Toka Tumai MRI Service on all major bus routes

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Join Te Toka Tumai Auckland and be part of our growing Radiology Department, providing Radiological services to our patients from all three sites: Adult Radiology at Auckland City Hospital, Paediatric Radiology at Starship Hospital and our Outpatient Clinic at Greenlane Clinical Centre.

Te Toka Tumai’s Radiology Department houses 4 state of the art MRI scanners:

• A 1.5T Siemens Sola scanner located at Auckland City Hospital, this caters for cardiac imaging and a mix of in and out-patient work.
• A 3T Siemens Vida scanner located at Auckland City Hospital, this caters for mostly acute and in-patient work.
• A 3T Siemens Skyra scanner located at Greenlane Clinical Centre for out-patient examinations.
• A 3T Siemens Skyra located at Starship Children’s Hospital, this is a mix of in and out-patient paediatrics and some adult work.

You will be responsible for scanning of paediatric and adult patients across all Te Toka Tumai sites working shifts between 7 am to 8.30 pm, Monday to Sunday. Participation on the weekend and on-call roster outside of these hours will be required. 

If this is something that interests you, please apply now!

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role:

• You must be registered with the New Zealand MRT Board and have a current Annual Practicing Certificate to be considered. For more details visit: mrtboard.org.nz
• As an ideal candidate, you will have experience in MRI
• MRI cardiac experience would be highly desirable

Your strengths in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within a multi-disciplinary establishment will be essential to your success. A passion for providing the highest levels of clinical quality and the best standards of care possible to our patients is hugely welcomed.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland. You will also enjoy:

• Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme alongside excellent clinical support
• Friendly team from around the world who can relate to your adventurous side
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

Auckland offers it all – the great outdoors with beaches and mountains, shows and concerts, sports, shopping, wining and dining. It provides a perfect base for exploring New Zealand generally with excellent national and international flight networks. 

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Belinda Peddie, Recruitment Consultant at belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz and quote ADHB21987

It’s never been easier to come to New Zealand and make a difference somewhere different!

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration / Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience – visit the Collective Employment Agreement.