Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Monaco Montreal; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare imaging company in Grimsby seeks a dedicated individual to transport ultrasound equipment and support clinical sessions. The candidate will assist sonographers, manage patient database records, and maintain stock levels. A valid driver's license and computer skills are crucial, and previous experience in healthcare is advantageous. Flexibility and willingness to travel for work are required. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to patient care within a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license for transportation of equipment.
• Experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is desirable.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport ultrasound equipment to required sites as per schedule.
• Support clinical sessions alongside sonographers to meet patient needs.
• Maintain ultrasound consumable stock levels and report shortages.
• Manage patient database and ensure accurate records of patient episodes.
• Assist patients safely using manual handling techniques.
• Communicate urgent issues to the patient services team post-scan.
• Complete daily end-of-day reports before close of sessions.
• Teach students how to process patients and upload images.
• Support during adverse clinical findings impacting patients.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality throughout procedures.

Skills

Valid driver’s licence

Computer skills

Ability to manage patient confidentiality

Manual handling techniques

Job description

Job Summary

Diagnostic Healthcare Limited is one of the leading imaging companies in the UK. The company provides a variety of diagnostic services including Ultrasound, Bone Density scans, MRI, OPG and Dental CT. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel as and when required. The position requires a good level of computer skills and candidates must be able to work alone in a well organised manner.

The role is varied depending on the site and the needs of the patients. Main duties include supporting sonographers in the clinical environment and managing equipment transport.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport ultrasound equipment safely to all required sites as directed by the Operations team and in accordance with the weekly rota schedule.
• Work cohesively with the designated sonographer to support clinical sessions ensuring all patient needs are met in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure ultrasound consumable stock levels are maintained at all times and report stock shortages to the Operations Team via Origami.
• Manage the smooth running of the patient database and session list, recording patient episodes accurately and uploading images to PACS at the end of each clinic.
• Assist patients in a safe and appropriate manner, using recognised manual handling techniques for patient transfer and support.
• Communicate with the patient services team to inform them of urgent or RAD patients immediately following a scan.
• Complete the end‑of‑day report on Origami before the close of the clinical session.
• Teach students present for the clinical session how to process patients and upload images to Compucare.
• Support the sonographer and patient when adverse clinical findings lead to unexpected distress for the patient or those accompanying the patient.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times, supporting the sonographer with all scans, often of an intimate nature.

Person Specification – Essential

• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for safe transportation of equipment.

Person Specification – Desirable

• Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd

Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital
Grimsby
DB33 2BA

Website: http://www.diagnostichealthcareltd.com/