Radiology Assistant Band 3

3 weeks ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION POST**: CT/MRI Radiology Department Assistant BANDING: Band 3 RESPNSIBLE TO CT/MR Superintendent Radiographer ACCOUNTABLE TO: Radiology Manager JOB SUMMARY The post holder will participate, as part of the team, in the delivery of clinical care mainly within the CT/MR areas of the Radiology department. Working to defined protocols the post holder will provide assistance to the imaging team by carrying out, under supervision, basic clinical, general household and clerical duties. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL 1. Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need.

2. Prepare patients for the radiology exam or procedure taking account of patients needs and cultural differences 3. Undertake a range of clinical tasks/ procedures relevant to area of work e.g. venepuncture, cannulation as required for patients undergoing CT and MR examination 4.

Undertake a range of patient observations as required in the clinical area e.g. pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, ECG and report adverse signs to appropriate Radiologist / Radiographer. 5. Produce high quality 12 Lead ECG as and when required 6.

Escort / transport patients within the Department chaperoning where necessary and be responsible for patient comfort and wellbeing. 7. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, and dressing needs with respect for culture and religious needs ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. 8.

Assist patients on and off the x-ray tables. 9. Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times. 10.

To communicate effectively with patients by listening to their concerns reassuring them by giving information and where appropriate communicating information to other members of the Directorate team.. 11. Co-operate with and provide assistance where possible to all medical, nursing and other hospital staff. 12.

Measure, record and monitor patients physiological readings as required 13. Prepare medical trolleys for sterile procedures and clear away after use. 14. Assist in the cleaning/infection control measures of scanners at the end of day and after contamination from infectious patients 15.

Assist in the monitoring and replenishment of stock levels as required 16. To participate in a rotation through all areas of the x-ray department as required. 17. To participate in the modernisation of radiology services 18.

Use of IT. systems used in the department including CRIS Communicate effectively using computer systems within the Trust 19. Ensure the safe custody of patients valuables and property. 20.

Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for all patients, relatives, friends and hospital visitors. RADIATION PROTECTION/MR SAFETY 1. To work with radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionising regulations and to comply with IR(ME)R 2000 and IRR99. 2.

To comply with MR safety regulations as required in the MR scanning suite CLINICAL GOVERNANCE/ QUALITY 1. To comply with the Health & Safety Policies of the Trust including attendance at mandatory training sessions as specified. 2. To comply with departmental and organisational policies and procedures including the reporting of all accidents and incidents.

3. To ensure that potential hazards are identified and reported to the correct authority as necessary. 4. To observe patient confidentiality all times and to comply with the data protection act and Caldicott recommendations.

5. All employees of the Trust are required to carry out their duties with due regard to the fair access policy and respect the culture beliefs and customs held by clients and staff. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 1. To actively participate in the in-service training programme within the department standard.

2. To attend relevant training courses as identified and agreed with senior staff and management during staff appraisal sessions. 3. To disseminate information from training sessions as required.

GENERAL STATEMENTS CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will h



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