Radiographic Assistant
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford
Radiographic Assistant
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 4 Jan | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8233e2438cb6472eb723ade715b3acb2
Full Job Description
The successful applicant will work closely with the Radiographers, Ultrasonographers and Consultant staff to fulfil the commitment to provide a high quality service to patients undergoing diagnostic procedures. They will oversee and coordinate the outpatient waiting areas; assist with preparing patients for their CT, MR or ultrasound scans and care for them during and after their examinations. There will be a need to cannulate some of these patients and/or take blood samples for testing. A flexible approach and a strong work ethic in this busy environment is required to meet the needs of the service., + Contribute as part of the imaging team to the diagnostic imaging process.
§ Maintain high standards of appearance, manner, punctuality and competence.
+ Undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
+ Work as part of a well-motivated team.
+ Escort patients both within and outside the department.
+ Chaperone both patients and staff during examinations.
+ Pay due attention to privacy, dignity and respect at all times
+ Enable/assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene, aid in the dressing/undressing of patients and enable/assist patients with eating/drinking as required.
+ Enable/assist patients to access and use toilet facilities.
+ Preparation of the patient and work area for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic examinations including cleaning and decontamination of equipment between patients.
+ Take part in cannulation of patients
+ Take part in venipuncture of patients
+ Take part in point of care testing of blood or biological samples including labelling and processing samples
+ Provide support for the point of care testing in trouble shooting equipment, replacing faulty equipment and performing QC on the equipment.
+ Ensure adequate stock levels of consumable items in any of the work areas.
+ Unpack stock as required , informing senior staff of discrepancies and shortages
+ Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the imaging process.
+ Record accurately any test results into systems
+ Receive messages, answer telephone queries and communicate effectively with other members of the team.
+ Participate in clerical duties including patient registration, obtaining previous radiology records and using the radiology information computer system as required.
+ Contribute to maintaining cleanliness of equipment, and the general work environment within the department.
+ Contribute to the health & safety and security of individuals and the workplace.
+ Participate in developments relating to clinical governance including audit and quality control duties.
+ Any other duties that may be relevant to the achievement of the NVQ Level 2 or 3 competencies.
+ To undertake duties across a seven day working week between 8am and 8pm
+ To be aware of and observe all relevant department, Trust and legislative policies and procedures including Health & safety at work, COSHH, Data protection act, Ionising Radiation Regulations, MRI safety, fire, control of infection and Major incident.
+ Have the physical capability and manual dexterity to work in all areas of the department or designated areas as required, and have strong work ethic
+ Contribute to the effective running of the department by covering for colleagues on annual/sick leave
+ The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trust's Risk Incident Reporting System.
+ Respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
+ We value people
+ We are one team
+ We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
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