Who We Are

We are the professional body in New Zealand representing medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists working in Diagnostic imaging, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT, PET/CT and MRI.

The NZSMIRT is a registered incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 . The Institute is governed by its Rules, which is a document that defines it, and provides a basic set of ‘rules’ for the running and management of the organisation.


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Striving for Excellence

The NZSMIRT is the recognised representative of the profession, both nationally and internationally. We have representatives on the International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technicians (ISRRT), and on Advisory Committees for those Institutes offering education in the Medical Radiation Technology Sciences where applicable and the Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand Forum (AHANZ).

We strive to ensure excellence in the practice of the profession by:

  • Ensuring professional representation in all areas pertaining to the practice of Medical Radiation Technology and Radiation Therapy.
  • Encouraging excellence of practice, through the sharing and seeking of knowledge, within the profession and beyond.

Membership

NZSMIRT members enjoy a full range of benefits, as well as full access to the myCPD website and CPD resources.

There are five different membership categories. To find out which membership type is right for you, visit our Membership page.


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Some of Our Membership Benefits:

  • Personalized CPD Support
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Academic Achievement Awards
  • Upcoming Event Access
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

The JMRS is the joint journal of both the NZSMIRT and the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT). It was launched in 2013 and is available online free of charge.

There are four issues published annually in March, June, September and December by Wiley-Blackwell.

The journal includes original articles, commentary articles, case studies, articles on professional education, and book reviews. Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts to JMRS for consideration.


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