Radiography Department Assistant

Medical Imaging Partnership; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime-Health is seeking a Radiology Department Assistant to support Radiographers during CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations. You will prepare patients, assist during scanning and help maintain a high standard of patient care and safety.

In this role you will position patients, set up coils, answer patient queries and contribute to data input into the PACS system, while ensuring smooth coordination with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Radiographers in CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations.
• Prepare patients before procedures and ensure comfort and safety.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain consent where required.
• Ensure patient identification and safety checks are completed prior to examinations.
• Set up imaging coils and position patients under supervision.
• Provide chaperone support for ultrasound sessions when required.
• Input patient and exam data into the PACS system and coordinate with other departments.

Job description

Radiology Department Assistant

About Prime-Health

Prime-Health Ltd provides high-quality diagnostic imaging services, including MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound and DEXA scanning, across private sector settings throughout the South Coast. We are dedicated to delivering safe, efficient and patient-centred imaging services that meet both clinical and operational excellence standards.

Role Purpose

This role is accountable for assisting the Radiographers in performing imaging procedures, including CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations. In addition, this role operates with a high degree of professionalism at all times to ensure provision of a high-quality, responsive and patient-focused service.

Role Responsibilities

Clinical

• Supporting the Radiographic Team in undertaking a wide variety of CT, MRI and Ultrasound examinations on different CT, MRI and Ultrasound systems, including cannulation of CT and MRI patients.
• Carrying out patient preparation prior to and patient care following the examination and ensuring that the patient leaves the department satisfied with the standard of care provided.
• Ensuring that patients fully understand and accurately complete the relevant safety questionnaire.
• Ensuring patient identification and safety checks are completed prior to every examination.
• Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and Ultrasound contra-indications and safety and the hazards and safety implications involved with working in a CT, MRI and Ultrasound environment.
• Assisting patients to get on and off the scanner and position correctly, under direct supervision of the Radiographer or Doctor responsible for the scanning session.
• Providing the Radiographer with practical support during the scanning session to include setting up the correct coils for the different examinations.
• Answering patients’ queries regarding the procedure and what can be expected.
• Providing chaperone support for ultrasound sessions as and when required.
• Providing support to the Site/Operations Manager for data input to the MIP PACS system.
• Liaising with other departments regarding patient details and transport arrangements if required.
• Caring for patients’ needs and attending to patients’ welfare, especially those who are elderly, disabled, confused, or anxious.
• Maintaining clean and tidy working areas in all clinical areas.
• Undertaking stock takes and ordering stock as necessary.