Clinical Specialist Radiographer Ultrasound Job In Galway

Job Description

Clinical Specialist Radiographer Ultrasound (Permanent, 35 hours pw)

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic

Location:
On site / Galway, Ireland

Job Type:
Permanent / Full-time

Sector and Subsector:
Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals

Salary:
Competitive Salary

A vacancy has arisen within the Radiology Department of the Galway Clinic for the above permanent full-time position.


The role:

• Undertake primary responsibility on a day-to-day basis for the Ultrasound service and effective utilisation of all resources.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership and be accountable for the quality of the Ultrasound service provided, including patient service and technical aspects.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Advise on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
• Contribute to the preparation of plans for the Ultrasound service, and monitor and report on their implementation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical, technical and professional developments in relation to Ultrasound and promote awareness of new developments, ensuring that best practices are implemented and maintained.
• Report all Ultrasound operational issues to the Radiography Services Manager as appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental risk assessments, identify risks and take appropriate actions.
• Support the Radiography Services Manager and Radiology Clinical Director in the implementation of initiatives aimed at ongoing service development and improvement.
• Undertake abdominal/gynaecological/obstetric (dating), vascular ultrasound examinations and issue correctly phrased written reports, detailing findings of these examinations recorded in the RIS system.
• Ensure that appropriate action is taken in the event of anything other than normal appearances during all ultrasound examinations.
• Supervise less experienced staff members in the performance of ultrasound scans.
• Assist with the training in ultrasound scanning of radiographers, radiologists and other disciplines as required.
• Demonstrate expertise in difficult situations.
• Participate in routine daily inspections of equipment and quality assurance procedures and report any defects or problems.
• Participate in the on-call rota of the Radiology department.
• Perform role-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science or its equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Post Graduate qualification in Ultrasound (MSc preferred).
• A minimum of 6 years' experience working in Ultrasound.
• Proven Clinical, Leadership, Project Management, Managerial & Customer Care skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility in work practices.