To provide full support to Sonographers performing Ultrasound scans for patients referred to the service.
To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans in a professional and empathetic manner including acting as a chaperone for all ultrasound scans.
To contribute to the smooth running of the Ultrasound Service and to work closely with all other staff.
Travel is required.
Sponsorship won't be provided for this role.
Main duties of the job
Providing support to Sonographers performing ultrasound scans for patients referred to Physiological Measurements Ltd.
Set up and tidy of clinic room prior to clinic commencement.
Collection of patients from waiting room and escorting them into clinic.
To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans.
Attending to patients needs, including chaperone duties, in a professional and empathetic manner.
To undertake the transfer of Ultrasound machines across various geographical sites.
Ensuring that clinic rooms are maintained according to specified clinical/IPC standards
Responsible for transportation of the consumables between various clinical locations
Contributing to the organisations clinical audits as required.
Attendance at the Advanced Imaging Assistant meetings
Willingness to undertake any other tasks and duties, which may be delegated from time to time.
About us
Physiological Measurements Limited is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant health services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do.
Job responsibilities
Purpose of Post
Provide full support to Sonographers performing Ultrasound scans for patients referred to the service.
To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans in a professional and empathetic manner including acting as a chaperone for all ultrasound scans
To contribute to the smooth running of the Ultrasound Service and to work closely with all other staff.
Responsibilities
Providing support to Sonographers performing ultrasound scans for patients referred to Physiological Measurements Ltd.
Set up and tidy of clinic room prior to clinic commencement.
Entering patient details onto Ultrasound machine accurately.
Collection of patients from waiting room and escorting them into clinic
Explaining to patients the preparatory requirements for the examination and ensuring their correct positioning on the couch by communicating effectively and appropriately with all users of the service.
To undertake the care and reassurance of patients undergoing ultrasound scans.
Attending to patients needs, including chaperone duties, in a professional and empathetic manner.
Adhering to patient confidentiality always and complying with Data Protection.
To undertake the transfer of Ultrasound machines across various geographical sites.
Ensuring that clinic rooms are maintained according to specified clinical/IPC standards
Participation in IPC audits and site assessments
Contributing to clinical audits
Responsible for transportation of the consumables between various clinical locations
Carrying out clerical duties as required including use of the Ipmc system.
Transferring all patient images to the CIMAR at the end of each clinic.
Contributing to the organisations clinical audits as required.
Participating in all training by e-learning or other methods and keeping up to date as advised.
Taking part in the appraisal system.
Attendance at the Advanced Imaging Assistant meetings
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Sonographers and Operations staff.
Establish and maintain good working relationships and communication with GP staff and deal with any clinic setting issues.
Willingness to undertake any other tasks and duties, which may be delegated from time to time.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Seeks constant improvement in own performance. Demonstrates a professional and friendly attitude with an empathetic manner. Team player and punctual. Good attendance levels. Effective communications with GP staff within clinic settings. Able to work on own initiative and to problem solve. Able to remain calm under pressure. Caring and considerate.
* Eager to further develop career
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years experience of working in a healthcare setting
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel throughout the region is required to cover multiple sites. Eligibility to reside and work in the UK (this role does not offer sponsorship). Good general health and physical fitness. Enhanced DBS will be taken. References will be taken.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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