Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
The role supports the radiographic team in delivering CT, MRI, and Ultrasound services by assisting with patient preparation, care, and positioning, including tasks such as cannulation and equipment setup under supervision. It involves ensuring patient safety through proper identification checks, completion of safety questionnaires, and awareness of contraindications and risks within imaging environments. The position requires providing reassurance and clear communication to patients, addressing queries, and offering additional support to vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities also include acting as a chaperone when needed, maintaining clean and organised clinical areas, managing stock levels, and assisting with administrative tasks such as data input to imaging systems and coordinating patient transport.
About us
Medical Imaging Partnership Ltd - Prime Health is an Independent Sector Medical Provider offering Radiology Services, including MRI, X-ray & Ultrasound, Allied Professional Services and many other services.
Our vision for radiology is to provide a personalised, high quality service to patients in partnership with local clinicians using the best equipment, systems, and clinicians to deliver exceptional images/reporting that drives patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ensure 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.
- Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra-indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in an 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 attend 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 order stock as necessary.
Further Responsibilities
- Maintaining the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity.Provide support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Carrying out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Complying with Health and Safety legislation and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Have no personal contra-indications, 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ensure 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.
- Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra-indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in an 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 attend 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 order stock as necessary.
Further Responsibilities
- Maintaining the highest standards of both practical work and patient care at all times, including patient privacy and dignity.Provide support and reassurance to patients and families.
- Carrying out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, to have knowledge of supporting policies and safety and to undertake the appropriate level of training for your role.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Complying with Health and Safety legislation and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Have no personal contra-indications, 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra-indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in an CT, MRI and Ultrasound environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra-indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in an CT, MRI and Ultrasound environment.
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.
