Band 6 PET-CT Radiographer

ID Medical; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical staffing agency is seeking a Band 6 PET-CT Radiographer in Bath. The role requires prior NHS experience and classified status, with responsibilities including performing nuclear medicine imaging, positioning patients, and administering radiopharmaceuticals. This full-time position will support vital diagnostic procedures and patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous NHS experience is required.
• Classified status necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging.
• Position patients safely for imaging procedures.
• Carry out quality assurance on imaging equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely.

Job description

Overview

We have a new opportunity for a Band 6 PET-CT Radiographer in Bath.

Key details

• Contract date: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift: Full-Time/ Ad-Hoc
• Days of Shift: Monday to Friday
• Time for Shift: 09:00am – 17:00pm

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging (routine and specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
• Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.
• Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out the imaging procedure.
• Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and specialized), using the imaging computer and software, in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
• Check processed images and perform extra views if deemed necessary for reporting.
• Carry out image transfer and archiving appropriately.
• To give oral advice and information courteously and tactfully to patients and carers.
• Select, draw up and measure the radioactivity of the individual dose of the required radiopharmaceutical for each patient study.
• Carry out intra-venous administration of radiopharmaceuticals with due regard to radiation safety.
• Administer radioactive substances orally.
• Carry out non-imaging diagnostic nuclear medicine studies; including taking blood for GFR studies.
• To participate in departmental audits.
• Participate in departmental teaching sessions including presentations.
• Carry out and check results of quality assurance on equipment in line with agreed protocols.
• Follow departmental procedures for the protection of patients, carers and staff from radiation hazard, particularly in the case of spills of unsealed sources or contaminated urine.
• Carry out basic life support on patients in the nuclear medicine department suffering cardiac or respiratory failure, pending the arrival of further help.

Qualifications / Experience

Experience: Must have previous NHS experience and classified status.

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