The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

The Centre for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI) is the first MRI venture in New Zealand to focus on high-end research work as well as routine and specialist clinical imaging. CAMRI is based at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland Grafton Campus and the Radiology Department at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland City Hospital. 

CAMRI works with a wide range of clients including Hospitals, University researchers, and the private sector and have been involved in many national and worldwide clinical trials. The Centre is accredited by International Accreditation New Zealand.

See our website CAMRI | Leading MRI & Imaging Research Centre in Auckland

CAMRI provides advanced MRI scanning that can include additional medication (e.g. contrast, sedation or buscopan) and the scanning of patients who have an implanted device such as pacemakers. These scans require medical supervision (for a patient with a pacemaker with supported of a cardiac physiologist) after acquiring patient consent.  A team of Supervising Doctor are employed on a casual basis which provides flexibility to meet personal and service needs.

Role responsibilities include:

• Supervision of MRI scans that require contrast, medication or for patients who have an implanted cardiac device such as a pacemaker.
• Obtaining consent for contrast or other drugs required.
• Placing IV lines for patients undergoing contrast, although many CAMRI staff are trained and able to perform this task also.
• Overseeing the administration of the contrast agent and care of the patient for the duration of the MRI scan appointment.
• Advanced life support in case of emergency while awaiting help from the cardiac arrest team (from Auckland Hospital).
• Medical assistance for the consultant cardiologist during stress perfusion.

• Current New Zealand Medical Practicing Certificate
• Three years post graduate training or more
• Current professional indemnity insurance
• Advance Life Support training (a refresher can be provided)

This role suits NZ qualified doctors who are undertaking research or further study at the University.  Hours are self selected but availability needs to typically be around four hours per week.

To be considered for this role, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz