Bank Radiology Assistant | Dun Laoghaire

Overview
Medica Group is the market leader in the provision of telehealth services across the UK and Ireland.
We are excited to offer a valuable opportunity for a Bank Radiology Assistant to join our team at our Dun Laoghaire clinic.
Radiology Assistants play a key role in supporting the radiology team by providing essential administrative and chaperone support, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and experience.
This role is ideal for individuals with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, a passion for healthcare, and a desire to contribute to the smooth running of a busy clinical environment.
It is particularly well-suited to radiography students seeking hands-on experience in a clinical setting and the chance to learn directly from experienced radiographers.
What this opportunity offers
Flexible/bank position, currently 3 days per week
Working in a dynamic and supportive clinical environment
Exposure to a wide range of radiology workflows and patient interactions
Valuable experience for those pursuing a career in radiography or healthcare
If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in patient care, we'd love to hear from you
Key Responsibilities
Assist the radiographer in completing daily worklists
Assist patients through the patient journey, verifying their identity, explaining the procedure, reassuring the patient if anxious, making them feel comfortable prior to exam, checking safety questionnaires, and ensuring the patient is properly prepared and dressed for the exam
Provide emotional and physical support to patients during treatment, act as chaperone for intimate sonography examinations, and follow all policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure safety and dignity at all times
Transport patients to and from scanning areas, assist patients in changing areas if necessary, and assist the radiographer with safe lifting and positioning during exams
Help maintain scanning systems and accessory equipment, report any faults, clean imaging equipment as needed, and follow IP&C policies and protocols; set up ultrasound and/or MRI equipment/coils and follow ultrasound probe cleaning protocols
Monitor the use of consumables and restock clinical areas as required
Complete clerical tasks such as scanning referrals, data input, maintaining records, and updating exam information across information and patient management systems
Who we are
Medica Ireland is an Irish owned award-winning radiology services provider employing over 180 staff in Ireland.
We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals, and have direct-to-patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA, Obstetrics and X-Ray.
We are a clinically led, patient-focused organisation with experts including radiologists, radiographers and sonographers.
Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies, while reducing costs for the hospital.
Qualifications
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred but not essential)
Currently studying Radiography (desirable)
Essential Skills
Highly organised and able to handle several tasks simultaneously
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative
Friendly and professional manner with confidence in working with people at all levels
Real team player
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to be discreet and act in a confident manner when necessary
Resilient, flexible, and open to change.
No one day is the same at Medica
Desirable Skills
Computer literate with good knowledge of Office tools, especially Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint
Dynamic personality with a willingness to continuously learn and upskill
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