Radiology Assistant

Radiology Department Assistant (RDA) Band 3 (37.5 hours per week) 12 month Maternity leave cover.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Radiology department assistant to work across both MRI and CT departments at Liverpool heart and Chest Hospital.
You will be an integral part of a team; committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Radiology Department Assistant (RDA), to work within the Radiology Department at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Radiology experience is not essential, as training will be provided; although we are looking for Health care assistant with at least 3yrs experience. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and provide a high standard of patient-centred care, demonstrate compassion and empathy, improving the quality of care and enthusiastic and motivated.
Prepare patients for the examination or procedure taking account of patients’ needs and cultural differences
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
Undertake a range of patient observations as required in the clinical area e.g. pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, ECG
Produce high quality 12 Lead ECG as and when required
Escort / transport patients within the Department chaperoning where necessary and be responsible for patient comfort and wellbeing.
Assist patients on and off the examination tables.
Ensure that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.
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.
Measure, record and monitor patient’s physiological readings as required
Assist in the cleaning/infection control measures of scanners at the end of day
Use of IT systems used in the department including CRIS & communicate effectively using computer systems within the Trust
Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property.
Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for all patients, relatives, friends and hospital visitors.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
The post holder will participate, as part of the team, in the delivery of clinical care within MRI, CT and Ultrasound.
Working to defined protocols the post holder will provide assistance to the imaging team by performing basic clinical patient care, general housekeeping and clerical duties.