Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
We have an exciting opportunity for a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join our Imaging team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary in the range of £23,000.00 - £25,000.00 DoE plus benefits.
At OSD Healthcare, our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio, and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients, and we recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.
Benefits we offer:
* 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity to buy/sell leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
* Dental Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
* Eye Care
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance
* OSDH Discount
* Discounted Cinema Tickets
* Car Discounts
* Free on-site parking
The role of Diagnostic Imaging Assistant at OSD Healthcare will be to assist the qualified radiographers with their day to day duties and to provide support to patients attending the imaging department. Please note that this role requires a flexible approach to working days/hours to meet the needs of the service.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Working to set standards and protocols, functioning in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental and legal standards and requirements;
* Providing reassurance to patients using the services of the Imaging Centre;
* Providing information to patients about their examination;
* Conducting screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations and to ensure that contraindications are brought to immediate attention of the Radiographer responsible for supervising the patient’s examination;
* Escorting patients to and from the changing areas and in and out of the scanners/x-ray room/ultrasound room;
* Entering data on the Patient/Radiology Information system (RIS/PIS), data sharing and image distribution using picture archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated systems;
* Assisting Consultant Radiologists with ultrasound lists;
* Participation in a range of administrative duties including, but not limited to, contacting patients regarding upcoming diagnostic procedures and running imaging-based clinics e.g. One Stop Breast clinic and MSK guided injection lists;
* Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
* Minimum five GCSEs or equivalent (Grades A-C) to include Math, English and a Science Subject, or NVQ Level 3;
* Experience in dealing with members of the public, ideally with previous experience in a healthcare setting;
* Articulate and confident communicator with high level of engagement;
* Able to work flexibly across 7 days a week.
Applications will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close advert early.
Click apply today to be considered for the Diagnostic Imaging Assistant role – we would love to hear from you!
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