Radiology Department Assistant – Crowborough

Radiology Department Assistant – Crowborough

Location: Crowborough, England, United Kingdom

Employer: Occupop

Job responsibilities

• Assist radiographers in performing imaging procedures including CT, MRI and ultrasound examinations.
• Support a wide variety of CT, MRI and ultrasound systems, including cannulation of patients.
• Carry out patient preparation prior to and patient care following examinations, ensuring patients are satisfied with the standard of care provided.
• Ensure patients fully understand and accurately complete the relevant safety questionnaire.
• Perform patient identification and safety checks prior to every examination.
• Have a thorough understanding of CT, MRI and ultrasound contraindications and safety hazards in the imaging environment.
• Assist patients in entering and exiting the scanner and positioning correctly under direct supervision of the radiographer or doctor.
• Provide practical support during scanning sessions, including setting up the correct coils for the examinations.
• Answer patients’ queries regarding the procedure and expectations.
• Provide chaperone support for ultrasound sessions as required.
• Assist the site/operations manager with data input to the MIP PACS system.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding patient details and transport arrangements.
• Attend to patients’ welfare, especially those who are elderly, disabled, confused or anxious.
• Maintain clean and tidy working areas in all clinical areas.
• Conduct stock takes and order stock as necessary.

Additional responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of practical work and patient care, including privacy and dignity.
• Provide support and reassurance to patients and families.
• Implement responsibilities in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, following relevant policies and training.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ensure no personal contraindications that could affect safe practice (e.g., pacemaker, aneurysm clips).
• Adhere to high standards of infection control.

Values

• You matter – demonstrate commitment to good service to colleagues and customers.
• Part of a team – show a ‘can do’ attitude and support colleagues to deliver first-class service.
• Always with integrity – take pride in work and pay attention to detail.
• There for you – provide constant reassurance and confidence.
• Never letting go – demonstrate reliability and resilience.

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