Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

To assist the qualified radiographers with their day to day duties and to provide patient support for patients attending the imaging department at OSD Healthcare.

The post requires a flexible approach to working days/hours to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Working to set standards and protocols, functioning in accordance with best practice and in a manner that meets professional, departmental, and legal standards and requirements.

Support the Imaging Department teams providing caring, technical, and clerical duties.

Providing reassurance to patients using the services of the Imaging Centre

Providing information to patients about their examination

Conducting screening safety checks with patients prior to examination to ensure their suitability for imaging examinations and to ensure that contraindications are brought to immediate attention of the Radiographer responsible for supervising the patient's examination

Escorting patients to and from the changing areas and in and out of the scanners/x-ray room/ultrasound room

Chaperoning patients where required, having undertaken all Safeguarding and Child Protection training

Entering data on the Patient/Radiology Information system (RIS/PIS), data sharing and image distribution using picture archive (PACs), Image Exchange Portal (IEP) and other associated systems

Supporting visiting Consultants and patients attending OSDH clinics and the Diagnostic Imaging Department

Assisting Consultant Radiologists with ultrasound lists.

Participation in a range of administrative duties including, but not limited to, contacting patients regarding upcoming diagnostic procedure and the running imaging-based clinics e.g. One Stop Breast clinic and MSK guided injection lists.

Providing physical and emotional support to patients throughout their attendance

Assisting Interventional Procedure Lead and the Radiographers with the development and implementation of workflow/process improvements in their area

Ensuring accurate clinical records are maintained

Supporting Consultant Radiologists in the use of PAS/RIS and PACs systems

Monitoring and maintaining laundry supplies

Ensuring patients who have had procedures requiring 'nil by mouth' are offered refreshment before leaving the clinic

Working collaboratively with other departments within OSDH.

To respond to requests for assistance in cleaning bodily fluids ensuring all protocols and procedures are following in relation to management of waste and infection control.

Taking reasonable care of the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by actions and omissions at work, ensuring all statutory and other requirements are complied with

Remaining aware of responsibilities for infection prevention and control, ensuring all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with.

Preparing equipment for Imaging.

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.