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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Assist in monitoring and maintaining the smooth running of the Radiology department.

§  Escorting patients and visitors between the radiology department and other areas of the hospital.

§  Assisting patients before, during and after examinations as required by the Radiographers / Radiologists. This will include going through any patient safety questionnaires with the patient and giving the patient any preparation necessary for the examination under the guidance of the Radiographer.

§  Assist radiographers to process patient data.

§  Conveyance of patients by wheelchair and stretcher as required between the Radiology department and other areas of the Hospital.

§  Conveyance of letters, notes, samples, appointment slips and any other goods between the Radiology department and other areas of the hospital.

§  Assist radiographers with IV procedures and removal of the cannula at the end of the examination.

§  Positioning of patients for their examination

§  Maintaining a high standard of personal work while acting as a member of a team.

§  Ensuring necessary paperwork is completed for each patient following the procedure.

§  Be familiar with and observe the local rules of the department, Safety at Work and COSHH regulations.

§  Collection and maintenance of stock.

§  Accurate input into any Trust computer system.

§  Maintain a personal development portfolio.

§  Administering of oral contrast as part of the preparation for CT scanning.

§  Siting of a cannula in advance of the radiology examination.

Willingness to participate in weekend/out of hours working.

PATIENT CARE

§  Receiving patients, preparing them for the examination and assisting patients to undress if required.

§  Assisting/ chaperoning during examinations.

§  Assist Radiographers as required with the moving and handling of the patient.

§  Setting sterile trolleys for interventional procedures such as biopsies and drainages

§  Explaining the examination procedure to patients and providing emotional support for anxious patients.

§  Maintain professional standards in treating each patient with courtesy, kindness, sympathy and confidentiality.

EQUIPMENT RELATED

§  Switch on equipment prior to work commencing so that it is warmed up and ready to operate when the department opens.

§  Carry out necessary quality assurance (QA) on the equipment at designated frequency as required by QA protocols.

§  Ensure correct stock rotation; prepare stock lists prior to ordering.

§  Report any faults noted in functioning or condition of any machinery or equipment to the Clinical Specialist in charge for repair to be arranged.

§  Check and maintain oxygen cylinders and other auxiliary equipment in the absence of a regular porter.

Any other duties, which after discussion, might be reasonably requested to maintain the smooth running of the department