Radiology Support Assistant – Onsite Galway

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join the Radiology Department on a permanent part-time basis (26.75 hours/week). The role involves assisting staff, escorting patients, and ensuring safe and orderly operation of the department.

The candidate should have QQI qualifications and proven organisational and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to multi-task and adapt to a busy radiology environment. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in a similar role – desirable.
• Relevant QQI qualification – major award or partial completion.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, drive and enthusiasm to carry out the role successfully.
• Ability to work professionally with patients, staff and the public.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist and escort patients to navigate safely around the department.
• Remain with patients who require custodial supervision.
• Assist with keeping patient personal property safe and documented per hospital policy.
• Help keep all areas clean and tidy; move or adjust equipment and furniture as needed.
• Attend to hygiene of equipment and disposal of clinical waste per policy.
• Provide administrative support to assist the department after training.
• Report patient and family requests to Radiology staff.
• Support nursing and consultants with interventional procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Communication

Education

QQI qualification

Job description

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to join the Radiology Department on a permanent part-time basis (26.75 hours/week). The role involves assisting staff, escorting patients, and ensuring safe and orderly operation of the department.

The candidate should have QQI qualifications and proven organisational and interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to multi-task and adapt to a busy radiology environment. Training will be provided where needed.