Radiology Assistant, Twilight Shift
This role involves working twilight shifts from 6pm to 12am Monday to Friday in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The team provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Welcome patients and their guardians to the imaging service in a professional manner.
* Escort patient and relevant paperwork to MRI Suite.
* Check labels have been printed for iv gad & Buscopan patients.
The holder of this post will work as part of the Multidisciplinary team in the Radiology Department and assist in providing a high-quality service to patients in assigned areas. This includes clinical and administrative duties that support Radiographers in providing a quality service to users.
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 name/dob/address. 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 use of call bell & headphones. Give earplugs to patient. Ensure scan/examination rooms are tidy and 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 scanner/out of Dept and room clean down/prep for next patient. 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 linen bins in Radiology Dept at end of shift.
Liaise with wards to ensure timely transfer of patients to and from department. Direct patients to changing cubicles for x-ray examinations and assist with changing if required. Reassure patients in general waiting areas when examinations delayed and give reasonable estimate of when examination will be completed.
Assist in transferring patients from trolleys/wheelchairs to examination tables when required, including training in use of hoists (if required). Supervise and assist patients as needed, e.g. toileting. Rotation areas may include MRI, CT, Ultrasound, General X-ray & Theatres, and the PACS department. These areas may develop in future.
To assist with any other work in Radiology Department which may be required at times, on instruction from Radiography Service Manager/CSR or designate. RIS/PACS Office Support: when required, assist with all queries regarding image/CD requests and Image transfer via BEAM.
Maintain accurate up to date filing systems and records (computerised/paper copy). Undertake any other administrative support and assignments as directed. Understand importance of data quality and integrity in relation to everyday work and ensure that work is carried out to agreed standards.
Assisting RIS/PACS/BEAM Administrator in monitoring CD requests. Ensuring that GDPR and confidentiality guidelines are adhered to at all times when dealing with patient data. Ultrasound Department: escort patients to and from ultrasound examination rooms. Assist Sonographer/Radiologist with workload, including managing daily patient list and assisting with sterile procedures.
Monitor Ultrasound vetted in-patient list on RIS system and liaise with wards re patient transport and preparation for ultrasound examination (e.g. ensuring full bladders prior to pelvic scans) in consultation with the Sonographer. Ensure in-patient transfers are made in timely fashion from wards and other departments as directed by sonographers.
Liaise with appropriate staff to arrange patient transport for examinations. Assist patients changing into gowns and any other patient needs as directed by sonographers. Assist with lifting, moving and positioning patients and moving trolley/beds.
Chaperone for intimate ultrasound examinations and whenever requested. Follow correct hospital infection control procedures when dealing with infectious patients. Sterilise Ultrasound probes in unit post procedure, and following isolation cases. Carry out general housekeeping in Ultrasound Department.
Monitor and replenish stocks and consumables in ultrasound rooms on daily basis. Maintain professional standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation. Routine Maintenance of Equipment: to assist Radiation Protection Officer or Radiographer with Quality Assurance duties.
Assist radiographers with equipment breakdowns. Report any faults or problems encountered to Radiography Service Manager or deputy. Administrative: carry out administrative and clerical duties required to support Radiographer staff and Radiography department e.g. scan paperwork, completion of Insurance documents, system close out etc).
Registration of requests (as and when required) onto RIS (Radiology Information System). Answer telephone, take and pass on accurate messages to appropriate member of staff and make calls as required. Maintain stock and supply records and liaise with radiography staff re stocks and supplies.
Contribute to planning and development of Radiography Service and participate in service improvements, in conjunction with radiographers. Education and Training: to take advice and training where required.
Assigned dedicated time to participate and undertake Departmental Audit. Participate in team-based development, education, training and learning. Participate in induction of new staff as directed. To develop and maintain high level of knowledge of following and always practice within guidelines and policies written at both unit and Hospital level:
Clinical risk reporting policy Occupational Health Facilities Management Patient Moving and Handling Resuscitation / Basic Life Support Health and Safety Departmental Financial & Budgetary Controls Patient Complaints procedure Falls Management programme
Information Resources: to be efficient user of Radiology Information System (RIS) and the PACS system and any other systems required to fulfil duties on daily basis. Health and Safety: ensure that work is carried out in safe manner in accordance with provisions of Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act and/or other related legislation.
All staff are responsible for identifying, assessing, and reporting all risks and for contributing to management and review of all risks. Observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and use any equipment provided in safe and responsible manner. Report to Radiography Services Manager / Deputy any matter relating to Health and Safety within designated work area.
Report any accidents, near misses to person in charge and ensure completion of incident/near miss electronic forms. Wear appropriate clothing, in particular personal protective equipment and including high filtration masks that may be necessary.
Do not undertake any duty related to patient/service user care for which he/she is not trained. Have working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated UPMC protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to role.
To be familiar with regulations and local procedures such as fire regulations and emergency plan regulations. Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create more sustainable, low carbon and efficient UPMC service.