Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To carry out the day to day scanning on a mobile PET/CT
unit, using the latest Siemens PET/ CT technology. To
support a mobile PET/CT service for other NHS Trusts and
hospitals. To ensure a safe reliable and efficient PETCT
service is maintained. To undertake modality specific
imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for all patients;
adhering to best practice of radiographic technique.
Maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical
standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of
Practice.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Operational duties
As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, to perform
excellent quality imaging studies in accordance with
departmental protocols.
To support the operational hours of the clinical service
which are predominantly Monday to Saturday 07:30 –
19:00.
To ensure that clinical and related research imaging is
undertaken in an efficient, safe and timely manner in
accordance with local and national protocols, maintaining
a high level of patient care both before, during and after
imaging procedures.
To maintain practised venous access and be responsible for drawing, measuring and injecting radiotracers and CT
Contrast into patients in accordance with local rules, under
the guidance of the ARSAC Licence Holder.
To perform diagnostic MDCT examinations if required.
To ensure patient safety at all times.
To provide physical and emotional support to patients
throughout their attendance.
To perform routine quality control checks on all relevant
equipment, immediately reporting any problems or
malfunctions to the PET/CT Department Manager.
To participate in department research and audit and report
as necessary.
To maintain precise and accurate records of patient data,
radiation protection and health and safety data.
At all times to maintain the integrity of the data security
system ensuring centre wide compliance under the Data
Protection Act 1998.
To ensure that the operational environment of the
Department is maintained in good order and that an
excellent level of customer care is achieved and
maintained.
Accurate input of patient data into the Patient Administration
System (PAS) and Picture Archiving and Communication
system (PACs).
To liaise with and provide support and assistance to the
team of radiography assistants and administrative team.
To participate in clinical audits including Health & Safety and
Infection Control.
To help maintain hygiene in adherence to Cobalt’s infection
prevention standards and promote best practice throughout
Cobalt Imaging Centre.
To ensure the safe use and maintenance of highly specialist
imaging equipment and to adhere to all local PET/CT safety
procedures and to report incidents, accidents, equipment
failure to the PET/CT Department Manager and/or CEO.
To maintain up to date and accurate personal CPD records.
Additional requirements, responsibilities
To be prepared to participate in educational talks and
seminars about PET/CT and CT imaging.
To assist in production and preparation of image data for
publications and presentations.
To be prepared to attend training courses, seminars,
conferences, etc. as necessary.
Management of Resources
To maintain clinical stock and supplies as directed by
the PET/CT Department Manager.
Line management
There are no line management responsibilities associated
with this post.
Teamwork
This will involve:
- To work collaboratively with other departments within Cobalt
- Champion the professional integrity of the organisation
- Adhere to corporate policy and procedure
Personal Development.
All Cobalt staff are required to participate in the
organisation’s annual appraisal scheme. The end of year
appraisal will include a personal development review
where progress made over the last year is discussed and
agreed. Focus on the following year’s departmental and
personal objectives will be identified, discussed and agreed.
Health and Safety
In addition to any responsibilities specified within your job
description above, it is your duty to:
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself
and of the other people who may be affected by actions and
omissions at work.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory
and other requirements are complied with.
Infection control
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for infection
prevention and control. Co-operate with the employer in
ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with. Conduct hand hygiene in
accordance with Cobalt policy, challenging those around
you who do not.
Disclosure and Barring
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory check by
the Disclosure and Barring Service. Failure to disclose any
previous convictions or cautions may result in the
withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
Confidentiality
Under no circumstances either during or after the end
of your employment (however it is terminated) may you
divulge to any unauthorised person confidential information
relating to the Charity. This includes, but is not limited to,
information covering patients, individual staff records,
industrial relations, financial affairs, contract terms and
prices or business forecasts.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use
information held on computer or other IT system in a fair
and lawful way. To hold data only for specific registered
purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible
with such purpose. To disclose data only to authorised
persons or organisations as instructed.
Information Governance
You should be aware of all information governance policies
and procedures, in order to ensure necessary safeguards
are upheld for the appropriate use of patient and personal
information.
This is an outline of the post-holder's duties and
responsibilities.
It is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change
from time to time in order to meet the changing needs of
the Charity.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of
employment of Cobalt Health.
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