Canopy Healthcare Group

  • Posted: 16 Apr 2024
  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Classification: Healthcare
About Absolute Radiology

Located just 50 meters from the Coastal Walkway, Absolute Radiology is a specialist Radiology Clinic based in New Plymouth that opened its doors in 2019 with an emphasis on convenient and friendly medical imaging.

Absolute Radiology is part of Canopy Healthcare, and we pride ourselves on this partnership. This means you also join a wider organisation with peers and colleagues who are as passionate about Ultrasound as you are.

On a day-to-day basis, we believe in keeping the formula basic – treat every patient who comes in the door as someone special. By joining Absolute Radiology, you have the privilege of joining a business that is exciting and progressive with staff and our patients as our key focus.

About the role

We are looking for a Sonographer to join our small but close-knit team in a purpose-built facility which also offers x-ray, CT, MRI, Bone Density scanning and Interventional Radiology. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high quality ultrasound scanning, in a supportive team environment.

Our case mix makes this a Sonographers dream job because of the variety of cases, from MSK to elastography, general body (with limited obstetric) scanning. Each day is different!

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Utilising clinical judgement/decision making to inform examination strategy and outcome
Ensuring the delivery of ultrasound imaging in a skilful and knowledgeable manner
Preparing written reports for examinations whereby you use your superior knowledge to critically evaluate findings.
Practicing procedures in an ethical and professional manner, ensuring health and safety regulations are met.
Work in with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and appropriate outcomes for our patients.
This position will require you to be a real people person, with the ability to provide a high level of care and understanding to existing and prospective patients, catering to their psychological and physical needs.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent pay
Focus on staff wellness.
Enforced 60 minutes for lunch – get out for some fresh air and have the luxury to do what you want on your break!
Professional development via CPD learning.
You will also have:

MRTB qualification as a registered medical imaging technologist or MRTB recognised overseas qualification with a current APC
Excellent interpersonal skills: communication, team effectiveness, and the ability to work collaboratively.
To be successful in this role you will apply your knowledge and professionalism to maintain Absolute Radiology’s clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. You will demonstrate integrity and contribute to a positive work environment.
Post grad qualification in Ultrasound.
Excellent time management skills, including initiative and flexibility.

Employer questions
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