At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in imaging examinations and support clinical staff in maintaining high care standards.
- Company: Join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Perfect for students looking to kickstart a career in healthcare.
- Why this job: Make a difference in patient care while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for helping others and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
KEY DUTIES
- Assist Radiology clinical staff in all imaging examinations.
- Support the Radiology clinical staff in the maintenance of high standards of care.
- Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the imaging department that the qualified practitioner feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- Assist patients throughout their imaging attendance.
- Prepare imaging rooms and trolleys for clinical examinations.
- Preparation of intravenous and oral contrast as per departmental protocol.
- Intra-venous cannulation prior to imaging examinations.
- Assist in cross sectional imaging by positioning patients for procedures including appropriate placement of MR coils and loading injector with contrast.
- Responsible for co-ordinating inpatient transfer to and from Radiology for all imaging modalities, including liaising with all wards and departments to confirm mode of transport and organising portering staff to transport patients.
- Observation of patients in the waiting room.
- Responsible for cleaning clinical equipment which may have come into contact with body fluids.
- Assist in providing an environment which is conducive to a safe, infection-free patient experience.
- Undertake household support tasks.
- Report all equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients during procedures which may require tact and encouragement.
- Maintain a patient, courteous manner in all aspects of communication with patients and staff.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure adherence to all departmental and trust SOP and policies.
- Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for accurate data entry on the Radiology Information System.
- To ensure the accuracy of data quality in line with departmental policies and procedures (i.e. name, date of birth, address, postcode, GP and telephone number) are all current.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the induction of new radiography helpers.
- To attend training courses relevant to the post.
- To maintain own personal development.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- Participate in departmental audit and research programmes.
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We think you need these skills to ace Radiology Department Assistant in Knowsley
Patient Care
Imaging Procedures Support
Intravenous Cannulation
Contrast Preparation
Patient Positioning
Communication Skills
Data Entry
