Imaging Department Assistant

We are looking for a Imaging Department Assistant to join our Imaging Department team. The primary role is to support the clinical work of the Imaging Department by undertaking a variety of patient care related duties including coordination of Ultrasound sessions and assisting the Radiologists in the smooth running of the sessions assisting the Radiographers in the Fluoroscopy and CrossSectional (CT & MRI) departments and assisting both the Radiologists and Radiographers in all areas with minor procedures and cannulation.

In addition the post holder will be expected to support the administrative work of the department by undertaking routine clerical tasks intrinsic to the efficient delivery of the service.

Because of the complex and evolving nature of the Imaging Department this post will involve a varied shift pattern working in partnership with other RDAs to ensure appropriate Clinical Support is given to a variety of specialised Imaging clinics.

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line minutes from Central London our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely all profits fund our onsite Hospice St Johns.

Am I the right person for this Imaging Department Assistant role

Do you have

• A good general level of Education
• A general understanding of clinical requirements
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with Consultants and Radiographers in a clinical environment.
• Experience working in a hospital / medical environment
• Working as part of a successful team
• Experience of customer satisfaction
• Experience in Radiology department
• Able to work in a team
• Selfmotivated & able to motivate others
• Enthusiastic Flexible / adaptable
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work weekends
• Able to show empathy with patients undergoing stressful investigation and treatment.

What are the Responsibilities of the Radiography Department Assistant role

• To prepare patients for a range of Imaging examinations and procedures changing patients explaining procedures etc.
• To assist with patient transfer between wards and the department.

Ultrasound

• Duties to include ensuring rooms are prepared for examinations/procedures; patient preparation for scanning; equipment setup and cleaning; stock control within ultrasound.
• Chaperoning a full range of ultrasound examination and procedures.
• Preparing sterile trolleys for interventional procedures.
• Assisting Consultant Radiologists with biopsies FNAs drainages and other interventional procedures under Ultrasound control.
• Organising and dispatching biopsies and other specimens to appropriate laboratories and collation of results in accordance with departmental protocol and compliance with full audit process.
• Providing aftercare and assistance to patients following distressing procedures.

Digital Fluoroscopy

• Setting up sterile trolley and equipment for fluoroscopic procedures.
• Assisting radiographers and Consultant Radiologists with patient preparation positioning and examination in the Digital Fluoroscopy Suite.

General Xray

• Escorting patients to Xray rooms and assisting with patient positioning for general xray and mammographic examinations.

CT MRI

• Escorting patients to CT/MRI checking procedure details against paperwork monitor patients during complex procedures and provide aftercare for the appropriate patients.

Why apply for this role of Imaging Department Assistant

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave generous private healthcare cover contributory pension schemes including continuation of the NHS pension.

Working with us all eligible employees receive;

• Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
• Private healthcare cover of up to 20000 per year
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Discounts at local national and online shops
• Interestfree season ticket loans
• Cycle to work loan scheme
• Employee Service Excellence recognition rewards

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.