Role Purpose
This role is accountable for assisting the Radiographers in performing imaging procedures including CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations. In addition, this role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high quality, responsive and patient‑focused service.
Role Responsibilities
Clinical
* Supporting the Radiographic Team in undertaking a wide variety of CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations on different CT, MRI and Ultrasound systems including cannulation of CT and MRI patients.
* Carrying out patient preparation prior to and patient care following the examination and ensuring that the patient leaves the department satisfied with the standard of care provided.
* Ensuring that patients fully understand and accurately complete the relevant safety questionnaire.
* Ensuring patient identification and safety checks are completed prior to every examination.
* Having a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contraindications and safety, and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in a CT, MRI and Ultrasound environment.
* Assisting patients to get on and off the scanner and position correctly, under direct supervision of the Radiographer or Doctor responsible for the scanning session.
* Providing the Radiographer with practical support during the scanning session to include setting up the correct coils for the different examinations.
* Answering patients' queries regarding the procedure and what can be expected.
* Providing chaperone support for ultrasound sessions as and when required.
* Providing support to the Site/Operations Manager for data input to the MIP PACS system.
* Liaising with other departments regarding patient details and transport arrangements if required.
* Caring for patients' needs and attending to patients' welfare, especially those who are elderly, disabled, confused, anxious.
* Maintaining clean and tidy working areas in all clinical areas.
* Undertaking stock takes and ordering stock as necessary.
Further Responsibilities
* Maintaining the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity; providing support and reassurance to patients and families.
* Carrying out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, having knowledge of supporting policies and safety and undertaking the appropriate level of training for the role.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
* Complying with Health and Safety legislation and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* Having no personal contraindications, e.g. pacemaker, aneurysm clips, intra‑orbital foreign bodies.
* Maintaining high‑standards of infection control.
This list is not exhaustive. This role should comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct.
Values
* You matter – Looks for opportunities to demonstrate to both colleagues and customers the commitment to good service.
* Part of a team – Demonstrates a 'can do' attitude and supports colleagues across the team to deliver first class service.
* Always with integrity – Takes pride in work, paying attention to detail.
* There for you – Provides constant reassurance and confidence in all activities.
* Never letting go – Demonstrates reliability and resilience in all activities.
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