CT Radiographer - Luton and Thurrock, regional travel

We are inviting experienced CT radiographers to be a partner with Cobalt in delivering the NHS England National Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Programme in Luton and Thurrock, as well as routine CT imaging.

As a Cobalt CT radiographer, your high level of professionalism, technical skills, and strong patient care will reflect the charitys values and ensure a safe, reliable and efficient CT service is maintained for all patients., You will carry out day to day scanning on Cobalt mobile CT units supporting a wide range of CT examinations, including lung cancer screening, using the latest Siemens CT technology. You will ensure a safe reliable and efficient CT service is maintained and you will undertake modality specific imaging procedures efficiently and effectively for all patients; adhering to the best practice of radiographic technique. At all times you will maintain a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work, complying with relevant Codes of Practice.

• To have highly specialist knowledge of all CT specific procedures


• Undertaking supervised imaging procedures in line with specific clinical guidelines and protocols


• Protocol the patient referrals in line with the departmental guidelines


• Run Quality Assurance checks on equipment, and action as appropriate


• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients


• Undertake examinations in line with the patient referrals adhering to departmental guidelines


• To be proficient in all aspects of CT and image transfer for remote reporting where required


• Manipulate and position all patients providing immobilisation when required


• Handle and operate highly Specialised and expensive equipment


• Evaluate any imaging equipment malfunctions during an examination and provide an immediate solution


• Provide advice and supervision to other radiographers encountering such a situation


• Maintain professional competencies and CPD
  
  Cobalt is an innovative and dynamic medical imaging charity delivering advanced diagnostic imaging services across the country to the NHS and private sector.