Work in the Radiology department, assisting radiographers, sonographers and radiologists during imaging examinations, and supporting the day to day running of the radiology department. Carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of the practitioner carrying out the procedure. Assist with clinical and administration tasks. Assist patients with personal care and hygiene. Rotating through all areas of Radiology, including ultrasound, CT, fracture clinic, fluoroscopy, A/E, DEXA, Interventional Suite and main department. To assist radiographers, sonographers, physiotherapists, radiologists and nursing staff during interventional procedures in CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and Interventional suite following departmental training. To understand the implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure a safe working environment for patients, staff, visitors and staff according to the Trusts' Health and Safety Policy. Participate in service improvement measures as required by departmental needs.
Responsibilities
* To assist the clinical teams in the day to day running of the radiology departments at Ashford, St. Peter's and Woking Hospitals. Assisting modality areas in maintaining an efficient daily work list and workflow of patients.
* To use the Radiology IT systems efficiently to attend patients for their appointment, request patients to come to the department, add to the diary for future appointments, book appointments and make notes on the system.
* To prepare the patient for diagnostic examinations and fulfil the requirements of correct patient identification, confidentiality and data protection.
* Utilise the appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient or themselves.
* Assisting Radiologist, Specialist Sonographers, Cytology and Physiotherapists in interventional procedures in Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy.
* Set up the procedure trollies for guided injections, aspirations, biopsies and other procedures using an aseptic technique.
* To assist cytology during fine needle aspirations, preparing slides, assisting during procedures and labelling slides to send to pathology for testing.
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