Cardiac Sonographer

About the role

Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) is recruiting a Cardiac Sonographer for the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Cardiology team at Wellington Regional Hospital. The 0.9 FTE position combines a 0.5 FTE permanent role with a 0.4 FTE fixed-term parental leave cover position until July 2027; candidates should state in their cover letter which option they want. The role performs echocardiography investigations and delivers patient-centred cardiac diagnostics within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and report a range of cardiac ultrasound examinations using modern ultrasound technology
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred cardiac diagnostic services
• Work within a supportive, collaborative environment that values learning, teamwork and clinical excellence
• Contribute to clinical teaching, supervision and staff development

Required profile

• A recognised qualification in Cardiac Sonography, such as a Graduate Diploma (DMU/QUT) or a postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Cardiac Ultrasound)
• Current registration with MRTB as a Sonographer (cardiac scope) with a valid Annual Practising Certificate
• Ability to work independently within your scope of practice
• Excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of privacy, consent and health legislation
• Initiative, professionalism and effective time management, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Paediatric / ACHD experience preferred

The service covers a population of around 445,000 people across the Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley region, and the department supports intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, arrhythmia management, heart failure, oncology, adult and paediatric congenital heart disease and structural heart disease. Applications close on 6 December via the online careers portal.