Sonographer | Dun Laoghaire | 3-4 days per week

Medica (Ireland); Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Enhanced holiday allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading radiology services provider in Dublin is seeking a part-time Sonographer to join their expanding Ultrasound team. The ideal candidate will hold a CORU registration and an MSc in Ultrasound, with clinical experience in performing various sonographic exams. The role offers flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture emphasizing quality patient care. This is an excellent chance to further your career in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant clinical sonography experience with ability to perform various sonographic exams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations is a plus.
• Interest in quality initiatives for the radiographic service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality images according to Medica procedures.
• Provide quality service ensuring patient courtesy and confidentiality.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical and technical developments.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Professional growth

Computer proficiency

Education

CORU registration

MSc Ultrasound or equivalent

Job description

Job role: Medica Group is the market leader in the provision of teleradiology and managed radiology services to the UK and Ireland. We are now recruiting for a new colleague to join our growing Ultrasound team on a part-time basis.

Overview

We opened a new clinic in Dun Laoghaire last year and, as the service expands, we need a new colleague to be based there for ideally 32 hours a week, across four days per week. However, the role could also be full time combined with clinical work in other locations. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Sonographer who wants to take a step forward in their professional career or a Clinical Specialist Sonographer looking for a new challenge with Medica Ireland.

Who We Are

Medica Ireland is a radiology services provider in Ireland employing over 160 staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA, Obstetrics and X-Ray. We are a clinically led, patient-focused organisation with industry experts including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies, while simultaneously reducing costs for the hospital. Medica Group continues to grow, and the Irish business is expanding. There has never been a better time to get involved in this project.

Job requirements

Qualifications

• CORU registration
• MSc Ultrasound or equivalent
• Relevant clinical sonography experience with ability to perform a variety of sonographic exam types

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff (for Clinical Specialist level only)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills
• Ability to deal with staff and management at all levels within the organisation
• High capacity for responsibility and individual initiative
• Interest in quality initiatives for the radiographic service
• Evidence of post registration professional development
• Paediatrics and DDH or other ultrasound specialty desirable, but not essential

Core Benefits For You

• Flexible working
• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Discretionary annual salary review process
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Subsidised family leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax saver scheme
• Social events
• Calm, structured environment with focus on patient service, with dedicated slots assigned per patient to ensure the best patient experience
• Rapid access support from Radiologist
• Brand new high spec GE Equipment

Clinical Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the production of high-quality images in accordance with Medica procedures and protocols
• To provide a quality service for all patients by ensuring that every patient is treated with courtesy, kindness, efficiency, efficacy and confidentiality
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in relation to sonography and promote awareness of new developments; ensure that best practices are implemented
• Maintain cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the clinical areas of all ultrasound services and clinics; be familiar with current infection control procedures in each location
• Abide by all Health and Safety Rules and recommendations and Incident Reporting policies
• Report equipment problems promptly to the USM and notify the relevant clinic manager of any service delay with updates
• Report complaints promptly using the quality management system and notifying the USM
• Keep up-to-date with current techniques and participate in in-service training and team days as required
• Contribute to quality control and audit procedures and development of policies and protocols as required
• Maintain accurate patient data entry and management of Medica’s RIS/PACS system

Quality management

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines
• Support the USM in the implementation of initiatives aimed at ongoing service development and improvement
• Assist in the provision of the preventive maintenance and QA program for ultrasound equipment
• Provide professional support and advice
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and safety strategies in association with appropriate personnel
• Participate in the clinical audit process, complete audits as required and partake in the complaints and incident process

Equal opportunities

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