Overview
To undertake a wide range of non-radiographic duties across all ELHT sites to support the Diagnostic Imaging Service. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide the highest standards of patient care.
Responsibilities
* Chaperone and assist patients to dress/undress where appropriate.
* Support and provide reassurance to patients and carers/family.
* Prepare and set up for imaging examinations. This includes the preparation of trays, trolleys and examination rooms.
* Provide assistance to Clinicians and other Registered Health Care Professionals during clinical procedures.
* Undertake agreed clinical tasks, under the direct supervision of a Clinician or other Registered Health Care Professionals.
* Assist with IV Cannulations to assist the workflow of the Department in line with Trust policy after completion of Trust venepuncture training programme.
* Provide scrub assistance to clinicians and other registered health care professionals during sterile procedures.
* Monitor patient post procedure and report to qualified staff any changes in the patient's condition.
* Understand and comply with the cross-infection policy when dealing with patients.
* Ensure the tidiness and cleanliness of all clinical rooms, ensuring equipment is cleaned as directed.
* Ensure stock is put away in a timely manner and adequate stock levels are maintained.
* Understand and comply with Nuclear Medicine legislation with regard to isotope receipt, disposal and environmental monitoring.
* Comply with MHRA Magnetic resonance imaging equipment in clinical use: safety guidelines / Departmental MRI safety Local rules.
* Reception duties including registration and processing of patient details onto the computer as required. This involves the operation of Radiology and associated hospital computer systems.
* Work flexibly between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, with time off in the week to compensate for weekend working.
* Comply with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017.
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE Passes (A-C/9-4) or equivalent qualification.
* Basic computer skills.
* NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification, experience of working clinically in a health care, social or residential care setting (desirable).
* Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-agency team, work alone or in a small team, work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds.
* Plan and prioritise own workload, manage and organise own time effectively.
* Ability to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence.
* IV Cannulation training/experience (desirable).
* Experience of working in or knowledge of Radiology systems and department (desirable).
* Training skills, ability to work in challenging situations.
* Demonstrate understanding of Radiology legislation and understand its relevance to practice.
Benefits
Flexible working hours between 8am and 8pm Monday to Sunday, with time off in the week to compensate for weekend working.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operate a zero tolerance policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applicants from BAME communities.
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