Alliance Medical Ireland currently have an exciting opportunity with an excellent remuneration package available for a PET-CT Clinical Specialist to join our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick!
The €213million investment in the 190-bed facility is one of the largest in healthcare ever made in the region and will ensure patients have rapid access to world-class diagnostic services, delivered locally and in a fully integrated clinical setting. This will be the first PET-CT service in the Midwest and aims to deliver a significant enhancement to patient care.
The PET-CT Clinical Specialist will lead the PET-CT unit, focusing on service delivery, quality assurance, and staff management. This role involves a combination of expert clinical duties, such as ensuring the correct protocols are followed and manage the day-to-day operations of the PET-CT service, and leadership responsibilities, like training staff and supervising service delivery.
Responsibilities
* In conjunction with the PET-CT Clinical and Administrative staff, provide a safe & efficient PET-CT service, while adhering to all legislative regulations and company policies.
* Accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service & technical aspects.
* Developing and implementing operational policies, protocols & guidelines.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in relation to the PET-CT department and promote awareness of new developments.
* Support the Unit Manager in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development and improvement.
* Promote & maintain a safe environment for staff and patients. Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and safety strategies in association with the Quality Department.
* Participate fully with all internal and external audits and Accreditation.
* Quality Assurance: Investigate & take appropriate action in accordance with Company policy in relation to complaints, accidents and incidents.
* Ensure that all Company policies & relevant up-to-date information is understood by staff and complied with.
* Ensure all Company policies on infection control, IV policy and health and safety etc. are understood by staff and complied with.
* Maintain a quality assurance programme in the PET/CT department.
* Assist the Radiation Protection Officer to ensure that all principles and policies of radiation protection, are adhered to.
* Be familiar with all legislation and directives regarding the safety standards for the protection of health workers and the general public against the dangers arising from Ionising Radiation.
* Follow all Radiation Protection practices as determined by the Radiation Protection Committee, Radiation Protection Advisor and Radiation Protection Officer.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* Active CORU Registration
* IV Cannulation
* Post-Graduate Qualification in PET-CT (desirable) but not mandatory.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Attractive Relocation Allowance
* Comprehensive Induction & training programme
* Family Friendly Working Arrangements
* 27 Annual Leave Days (including 2 discretionary days)
* Full paid private Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Wedding Day Leave
* Paid Sick Leave
* Fertility Leave
* Excellent Pension Scheme
* Educational Assistance
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Excellent overtime rates
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