Ad Hoc Radiographer's Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Wexford; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Wexford seeks an Ad Hoc Radiographer's Assistant to provide cover as needed. The role involves assisting radiographers, preparing rooms, and ensuring patient safety during imaging procedures in a flexible, on-site capacity.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in healthcare administration, and a calm, caring demeanor with meticulous attention to detail under pressure. Shifts vary across daytime, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in medical administration or healthcare setting.
• Calm, caring nature with attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Verify the 3 point checks with patients and assist radiographers.
• Move and handle patients to ensure a safe environment.
• Explain examinations clearly to patients and provide reassurance.
• Prepare examination rooms, keep areas clean and stocked.
• Answer calls, book appointments, photocopy, and assist reception if needed.
• Support medical staff with procedures after appropriate training.
• Work with the team to ensure effective communication and care.
• Coordinate with healthcare workers and referring clinicians for quality imaging.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Flexible and adaptable team player

High attention to detail

Job description

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

We are seeking a flexible Ad Hoc Radiographer's Assistant to provide ad hoc cover in our Wexford centre.

• Variable hours contract with shifts available during daytime, evenings & weekends
• Shift patterns will vary from week to week based on service requirements
• Hours and days are not guaranteed and will be scheduled as needed
• Rotas are typically issued one month in advance
• Flexibility and availability across a range of shift times is essential

This role is ideal for someone looking for flexible working arrangements within a healthcare environment.

Radiographer's Assistant Duties:

• 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