Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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 Responsibilities:Clinical
Supporting the Radiographic Team in undertaking a wide variety of CT, MRI and
Ultrasound examinations on different CT, MRI and Ultrasound systems.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and Qualifications:
- Healthcare Experience: Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable, especially within Radiology.
- Healthcare Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a healthcare field is often preferred.
- Specific Skills: Experience in cannulation and point-of-care testing can be an advantage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience and Qualifications:
- Healthcare Experience: Previous experience in a hospital environment is desirable, especially within Radiology.
- Healthcare Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a healthcare field is often preferred.
- Specific Skills: Experience in cannulation and point-of-care testing can be an advantage.
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.
