Ad hoc Radiographer's Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Alliance Medical in Tralee, Co. Kerry, invites applications for an Ad Hoc Radiographer's Assistant to join our radiology team. This role supports radiographers and helps deliver vital diagnostic imaging services to patients.

The position is on-site with variable hours, mainly evenings and weekends, and may involve travel to three Kerry sites. The ideal candidate is patient-focused and communicates clearly in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in medical administration or healthcare setting.
• Calm, caring nature.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Verifying the 3 point checks with patients.
• Assist Radiographers in moving and handling of patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide reassurance and informing patients by explaining the examination.
• Prepare examination rooms and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Administrative duties including answering calls, booking appointments, photocopying, and assisting reception.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Medical administration experience

Calm and caring

Attention to detail under pressure

Flexible team player

Job description

Location: On site / Kerry, Co. Kerry, Ireland
job type: Casual / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Competitive salary

Alliance Medical are currently recruiting an Ad Hoc Radiographer's Assistant to join our radiology team based in Tralee. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high performing, compassionate team providing vital diagnostic imaging services for patients.

• Variable hours between Monday to Saturday (Mainly Evenings & Weekends)
• Some weekday work on an ad hoc basis
• Candidate required to be flexible to work across 3 sites in Kerry at times (Manor West Tralee, UHK & Killarney).

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, detail focused environment, has excellent communication skills, and is passionate about delivering outstanding care in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Verifying the 3 point checks with patients.
• Assist Radiographers in moving and handling of patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide reassurance & informing patients by way of clear explanation as to the nature of an examination.
• Prepare the examination rooms for different types of examination, ensuring rooms are kept clean and tidy and stocked with supplies.
• Administrative and clerical duties include, answering the telephone, booking appointments, photocopying and assisting the reception staff if required.
• Assist Medical staff with special procedures after adequate training.
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients.
• Observe Divisional policies in respect of patient care, Health and Safety and Radiation Protection.
• Cleaning of coils and scanning room.
• Act as a chaperone if required for the patients and clinicians benefit.
• BLS trained; able to manage patients who become acutely unwell whilst in the department, or who suffer adverse contrast reactions.
• Duties will depend on work load, patient and Radiographer requirements.

Key Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in medical administration or a healthcare setting
• A calm, caring nature
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable team player