The Radiographer, Clinical Specialist (Radiation Protection Officer) has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating and managing activity and resources within the Department regarding radiation safety.
The main responsibilities are radiation safety, quality assurance, staff development, facilitating communication and professional/ clinical leadership.
The Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Radiation Protection Officer) will lead, guide and supervise radiographic and other staff with effective utilisation of all resources allocated.
The Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Radiation Protection Officer) will be rostered into all areas as required and partake in the on-call roster.
Radiology Department - Tipperary University Hospital (TippUH)
The Radiology Department provides a multi-modality Diagnostic Imaging Service to the population of Tipperary and the surrounding catchment area of Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny.
The department aims to deliver a highly efficient and effective service both in the acute setting and for the wider community.
Radiology services include General Radiography incorporating 24/7 Emergency Medicine service; CT; MRI; Ultrasound; Dexa; and Fluoroscopy.
We support the community by providing access to X-ray at our satellite unit in Our Lady's Campus, Cashel where there is a busy Injuries Unit in situ.
Ultrasound and Dexa OP lists are also managed in Cashel.
Overall, in ****, there were in excess of 80,000 radiology examinations performed.
The hospital provides 24/7 Emergency department service incorporating stroke FAST positive response.
In addition, the facility provides acute medical in-patient services, elective surgery, intensive and critical care, paediatrics, maternity/gynaecological care and outpatient care.
The Radiology Department staff complement includes Consultant Radiologists, Radiography Services Manager, Clinical Specialist Radiographers, Senior Radiographers, Basic Grade Radiographers, Radiology Nurse and Secretarial support.
The TippUH radiology department is partnered with UCC for radiography education, and we facilitate clinical placements for graduate entry radiography programmes.
We support flexible working conditions for staff and have a dynamic team environment, with ongoing access to CPD.