Health Care Assistant - Radiology Department

Location: Hutt Hospital Radiology Department 

Contract: fixed term (4 months) part time role 0.6 FTE

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Radiology Services at Hutt Valley Hospital. The Radiology Department at Hutt Hospital is part of the Hospital Operations Group of the Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley district.

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 referrals from 2 Emergency Departments providing X-Rays, Ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans.

Health Care Assistants work mainly in CT and Ultrasound to assist with Workflow and Patient Care. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Department is a friendly, professional and dedicated team of approximately 80 staff; with a “Can Do” attitude who ensure the best possible care for our patients. The department includes: Radiologists, Sonographers, Medical Imaging Technologists, MRI Technologists, Nurses and Health Care Assistants, Administration/Bookings Team, and Data/IT/Quality staff.

The Department offer a supportive workplace culture with a commitment to your ongoing professional development and well-being, and we have a strong focus on outgoing quality 

improvements and constructive relationships with clinical colleagues. The Radiology Department also hold International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accreditation. This role is based at Lower Hutt Hospital.

About you

The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing/ midwifery team by collaborating and working alongside the Inter-disciplinary team, Registered Nurse (RN) or Midwife (RM) to meet the patient/client needs. 

A.Essential Qualifications / Accreditations / skills and experience:

Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 or equivalent or prepared to complete within specified timeframes 

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

Previous experience in a health care setting desirable

A friendly, caring and empathetic manner

The ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies

The ability to follow instructions

Good communication skills

The ability to deal with sickness and distressing medical situations

• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Living the District values
• Delivering an exemplary standard of care 
• Innovation and critical thinking
• Commitment to sustainable practice

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 22nd April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert