Healthcare Assistant Cardiology and Radiology - UPMC Waterford Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: The holder of this post will work across the Cardiology and Radiology Departments on a shared 50:50 basis.
The successful candidate will primarily provide a chaperone and procedural support in Radiology / Ultrasound for intimate and ergonomically challenging scans (3 days/ week).
They will also provide technical assistance in performing 12 lead ECGs and fitting of ambulatory monitors in Cardiology (2 days / week, including Saturday clinics as needed).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Cardiology Department Daily Duties Turn on all testing systems at start of day.
Shut down testing systems at the end of day.
Print daily work lists from CVIS.
Generation of patient identification cards, post implant of Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices.
Daily cleaning of testing equipment and work surfaces including patient chairs and patient couches.
Maintain stock/ consumables within test room.
Order stock/ consumables via stores.
Maintain and restock adequate supply of patient gowns.
Daily bagging and removal of used linen.
Escort patients within the hospital as required.
Know how to activate a Code Blue in case of emergency.
Assist as chaperone when requested by patient or cardiac physiologist.
Ask patients to complete Patient satisfaction survey.
Assist patients, when necessary, in undertaking Patient satisfaction survey.
Upload written Patient satisfaction Surveys to UPMC upload portal.
To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.
To comply with Health & Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
Duties specific to procedure room ECG/ Monitoring room Perform 12 lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), as demonstrated by the Cardiac physiologist, and outlined in ECG policy.
Fit patient with ambulatory Holter (ECG) and Blood Pressure monitors as per request, explaining about patient diaries, removal of monitors and return of monitors.
Download monitors to Holter analysis System for subsequent analysis by a Cardiac Physiologist.
Download and Print Blood Pressure Monitor Reports.
Prepare pre addressed envelopes for return of monitors.
Thorough cleaning of returned monitors and accessories.
Echocardiography (Echo Room) Escort patient from waiting area to procedure room.
Cross verifies patient name and Date of Birth.
Assist and Prepare patient for Echo examination by: Getting patient undressed from the waist upwards.
Providing all female patients with patient gowns.
Positioning patient on echo couch.
Attaching monitoring electrodes and ECG leads from Echo Machine.
Assist patient in removing any excess ultrasound gel at the end of the examination.
Assist patient, if necessary, in redressing.
Assist patient if necessary to any area in the hospital.
Replace or refill empty Gel dispensing bottles.
Ensure adequate supply of Monitoring electrodes.
Clean couch at the end of each examination in preparation for the next patient.
Exercise ECG (Stress Room) Ensure supply of water for patients post exercise.
Escort patient from waiting area to procedure room.
Cross verifies patient name and Date of Birth.
Ensure the patient has completed the pre exercise Stress Test Questionnaire.
Enter Patient details on Exercise Stress System.
Record baseline Blood Pressure pre test.
Prepare patient for exercise ECG test by: Shaving electrodes sites as required.
Using skin prep tape to lightly abrade electrodes skin site.
Using skin prep wipes to degrease electrode sites.
Placing specific electrodes used for stress testing.
Attaching leads from Stress System.
Recording baseline ECG from pre test option on Stress System.
Stay with cardiac Physiologist during exercise stress test.
Remove leads and electrodes post test completion.
Radiology Department General & MRI Duties: Welcome patients and their guardians to the imaging service in a professional manner.
escort patient and relevant paperwork to MRI Suite.
Escort patient and relevant paperwork to MRI Suite.
Check labels have been printed for, iv gad & Buscopan patients.
Always demonstrate respect for the patient and be aware that any information discussed with the patient during the examination is private and confidential.
Assist Radiographers during all Diagnostic Imaging.
examinations, including changing, moving and lifting of patients & equipment.
Assist patients in completing consent forms for procedures.
Check patient screening form: Check patient Name / DOB / Address (tick for completion).
Discuss with patient if there is any history of metal in eyes?
Confirm Patient has signed the forms.
Change patient into gown, remove jewellery and lock away belongings.
Give brief outline of MRI procedure and the use of the call bell & headphones.
Give Ear plugs to patient.
Ensure scan / examination rooms are tidy and that stock is replenished prior to commencement of morning and afternoon sessions.
Assist the Radiographer in Coil & Patient set up for scan.
Scan paperwork / complete Insurance details on forms.
Check emails / Teams and complete any outstanding issues regarding Insurance queries.
Share correspondence for any outstanding queries.
Assist Patient off the scanner / out of the Dept and room clean down / prep for next patient.
To monitor stock levels of consumables and highlight need to re-order where necessary under agreed processes.
Restock cannulation trolley, gloves, syringes, needles & dressings.
Replenish consumable i.e. gowns, couch rolls, incontinence sheets.
Empty all linen bins in Radiology Dept. at end of shift.
Liaise with wards to ensure the timely