Specialist Vascular Sonographer

About the role

A rare opportunity for an experienced vascular sonographer to join CC Radiology in a permanent, full-time position. You will be the primary responsible practitioner for the vascular ultrasound examinations you perform, working within an accredited scope of practice with radiologist support available for complex or uncertain cases. The salary is set according to the APEX Sonographer MECA.

Key responsibilities

• Perform vascular surveillance (AAA, EVAR and graft surveillance), arterial and venous insufficiency studies, fistula ultrasound and vein mapping across Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, with some ad hoc support at Hutt Hospital.
• Work autonomously within scope, escalate promptly when there is clinical uncertainty, and communicate urgent findings without delay to the right clinical team.
• Take pride in high-quality imaging and work within the limits of the accredited scope.

Required profile

• MRTB registration in the general sonography scope of practice; depending on qualification and experience you may practice in the full scope or be restricted to vascular only.
• More than two years' post-graduate experience in vascular surveillance, arterial and venous insufficiency, fistula and vein mapping ultrasound, with satisfactory audit outcomes.
• Confidence working autonomously as the primary responsible practitioner and escalating clinical uncertainty to the supervising radiologist.
• Commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, professional indemnity/public liability/product liability cover, and a satisfactory Children's Act 2014 safety check.

The team works in a multidisciplinary Radiology service covering diagnostic and interventional imaging for the Capital, Coast and Hutt districts, and is a training institution for Radiology Registrars, MRTs and Sonographers. Applications are made through the online careers portal.