Relief Imaging Assistant

Relief Imaging Assistant - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin Location: Sports Surgery Clinic Job type: Casual/Bank Overview of role: The purpose of this role is to assist Radiologists and Radiographers during Magnetic Resonance (MRI), Ultrasound (US), Computed Tomography (CT), Fluoroscopic and General Radiographic examination of patients. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties required of this role are as follows: To carry out general patient care duties within Radiology Departments. To ensure a clean and hygienic working environment To assist in maintaining agreed stock levels of consumable items To carry out required administrative tasks Maintaining effective communication with patients and staff. Patient Care The imaging assistant should treat all patients with dignity and respect at all times. Patient confidentiality is essential. Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for their examination. This may include assisting with undressing. Prepare the Examination/Scan room for the next patient. Give emotional support to anxious patients. Escorting, transport and manual handling of patients from dressing to exam room and wards. Carry out general patient care within the Radiology Departments ensuring the highest standards of patient care are maintained at all times providing comfort and safety to all patients. Infection Control The imaging assistant has a responsibility towards the general cleanliness and tidiness of the department with specific responsibility of their own working area. This includes examination rooms, changing cubicles and waiting areas. The MRI imaging assistant has a responsibility for keeping the MRI Scan Room clean and tidy especially the MRI coils, shelving and pad storage area. To familiarise themselves with and adhere to the SSC Infection Control policy. Maintaining stock of Consumable items Ensure all consumable items are well stocked in your working area. These include earplugs, couch roll, CDs for MRI. To ensure each examination room is stocked with medical/surgical and other items when assigned to that specific area e.g. US To ensure sufficient supplies of linen are available. Inform a Radiographer immediately if stock is low in a specific item. Administrative Duties Demonstrate competency in the use of all applicable aspects of the Radiology Information System (RIS) and limited use of the Hospital Information System (HIS). To scan documents with care into the correct patient folders. To copy and digitise CDs using specialised software when trained in this area To answer telephone enquiries to department and respond to them as appropriate. Communication Communication of patients of all ages. This may involve explanation of imaging procedures, aftercare and how to obtain results. Communicating any delays with patients as soon as they arise. Liaison with wards to ensure patients arrive on-time and prepared for their examinations and to minimise time in the department. To ensure patients are appropriately prioritised for their examinations by liaising Radiographers/Radiologists Communication with all members of staff is vital for successful teamwork within the Radiology department. Other Participate in service audit as required. Work variable shifts as assigned to meet departmental needs. The job description is not intended to be either restrictive or definite but is a guide to the general scope of the role; changes will take place in consultation with the post holder. The UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is an equal opportunities employer. Qualifications & Experience: Essential Leaving Certificate or equivalent Fluent in written and Oral English Desirable FETAC Level 5 Care Assistant Working towards CORU certification for Radiographer Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Training Certificates Experience Experience in a care assistant role in a hospital or nursing home environment is beneficial but not critical Excellent customer facing skills Ability to work as part of a team Strong patient focus Excellent communication skills Flexibility Honesty and Integrity EqualOpportunity Statement and Benefits UPMC is an equal opportunity celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues. Compensation - Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related payand premium pay where applicable. Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme. Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement. AboutUPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of PittsburghSchools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland andCroatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital inWaterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital inClane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and acrossUPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, andMayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC'sGlobal Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.