Healthcare Assistant - Radiology

0.5FTE (20 hours per week) permanent position available

Based at Christchurch Hospital

Shifts rostered across Monday - Friday

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

Here in the Radiology Department at Waipapa Hospital we're on the lookout for a Healthcare Assistant with a passion for patient care, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to use their initiative.You will enjoy being busy and don't mind that the role can be at times be physically demanding.

This role includes stock management, linen ordering, setting up equipment for theatre procedures, dismantling of procedure trolley, maintaining a tidy and clean environment and assisting efficient workflow. You will be working across all of Radiology which involves a lot of walking and patient transfers.

This role is currently 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) with the intent to become a 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) position in the near future.

This role is based at Christchurch Hospital with the potential for some shifts at Burwood Hospital.

Shifts are Monday - Friday; 0700 - 1530 and 0830 - 1700 and there may be some weekend shifts in the future as well.

About You

You will require the following skills and experience

Excellent communication skills as well as great attention to detail and organisational skills

An ability to relate to patients and their families

A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills

Excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn

Be a team member - work closely with MDT to provide efficient workflow and excellent patient care

* Ability to work across all shifts, Monday - Friday

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 Wednesday 28th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at [email protected]