Job Description
Location: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and Subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Radiology
Salary: Competitive Salary
The Hermitage Clinic is a private hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialities. The Radiology department at Hermitage Clinic provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures delivered in state of the art facilities by a team of experienced professionals committed to excellence in clinical standards and patient care.
About the Role
The Senior CT Radiographer is required to provide a first class clinical and professional service to all customers of the Hermitage Clinic Radiology Department. A rotation through other specialties is a possibility depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical, Scientific and Technical
- Undertake all CT procedures with a specialist standard of technical skill, efficiency and patient care in accordance with departmental protocols and procedures.
- Ensure that procedures and protocols are safe and offer the best possible imaging results with the lowest dose achievable for all patients.
- Continually train, supervise and update the radiographic staff to ensure Best Practice and a competent and confident workforce.
- Be responsible for the use of IV contrast agent administration and ensure IV training and monitoring procedures are in place.
- Adapt the service to respond to long and short term demands, working with colleagues and Clinical Specialists to ensure daily workload is organized in line with clinical priorities.
- Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department, throughout the hospital and various external sources.
- Knowledge of the HIQA regulations pertaining to ionising radiation.
Policy Service Development and Implementation
- Be familiar with and understand the Clinic's policies and procedures in relation to Infection Control, Fire, Health and Safety at Work regulations and attend mandatory training.
- Participate in the implementation of clinical procedures, protocols and work instructions.
Teaching and Training
- Promote research based practice, quality assurance and clinical audit where appropriate.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of cross sectional imaging and developments in line with CPD requirements.
- Participate in instruction and training of radiographer staff as commensurate with the role.
- Strive to achieve post graduate qualification in specialist imaging.
Research and Development
- Support clinical research as required.
- Participate in audit within clinical radiology to deliver service improvement initiatives.
- Support research in accordance with Ethics Committee approval, Clinical Governance criteria.
Performance of Duties
- Utilize department protocols and set standards to undertake CT and other procedures of the highest quality.
- Execute duties courteously and professionally at all times, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided by the Radiology department.
Attend manufacturer training courses pertaining to clinical equipment.
Perform other appropriate duties as required by the Clinical Specialist in CT or Radiology Service Manager.
Professional
- Abide by the Code of Professional Conduct.
- Maintain state registration with CORU.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information in accordance with the Clinic's Data Protection Policies.
- Manage and maintain the Continuing Professional Development process.
- Excellent communication skills needed to liaise with both staff within the department and various external sources.
Use highly specialist knowledge to advise the Radiology Service Manager/Clinical Specialist in CT in the procurement of CT equipment.
Qualifications:
- BSc in Radiography.
- CORU registration.
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years' experience with at least two years in CT.
- Qualified to administer I.V. contrast.
- Familiar with a computerized patient information system and PACS.
- The ability to interact effectively with multidisciplinary staff within the Hermitage Clinic.
Knowledge:
- Thorough understanding of legislation relating to CT and Radiation Safety.
- Understand the requirements of and promote CPD.
Why work at the Hermitage Clinic
The Hermitage Clinic is passionate about our people and believes in their development and growth. As a member of the Hermitage Clinic team, you can benefit from:
- An Education Support Programme.
- Family Friendly hours available.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Access to a Pension Scheme.
- Subsidised Restaurant.
- Free staff car parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Life Assurance.
The Hermitage Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality at all levels of the organisation.
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