Health Care Assistant - Radiology Service
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Casual – To Cover Roster Needs
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
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.
This role is focussed mainly for CT, MRI and Ultrasound patient care and workflow; working in a team environment at Hutt Radiology Department. Applicants need to have:
HCA experience in a clinical setting
Willingness to learn cannula removal skills
Good computer skills with the ability to learn new applications
About the Team/Service/ Location
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 referral from 2 Emergency Departments providing X-Rays, ultrasounds, MRI and CT scans.
About you
The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team by collaborating and working alongside the Radiology team, especially the Radiology Nurses to meet the patient/client needs.
Essential Professional Qualifications / Accreditations / Registrations:
Health and Wellbeing: Health Assistance Level 3 or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Someone well-suited to the role will place a high value on the following:
- A good team player - able to work with others to achieve team goals
- Can work independently without supervision, using initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible, positive attitude to work
- Accurate and efficient work practices
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
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 embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
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 advertisement.