Clinical Specialist Sonographer FTC | Part-Time and Full-Time options

at  Medica Group

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CORU Registration.
• MSc Ultrasound or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years clinical sonography experience with ability to perform a variety of sonographic exam types.Paediatrics and DDH or other ultrasound speciality desirable, but not essential.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communicative skills.
• Be able to deal with staff and management at all levels within the organisation.
• Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.
• Have an interest in quality initiation for the Radiographic service.
• Evidence of post registration professional development.

Core Benefits for you:

• Flexible working
• ️ A company culture that promotes work-life balance

Commitment from employers to continued learning and development

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• Discretionary Annual Salary Review process

• Enhanced holiday allowance Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidized Family Leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Tax Saver Scheme
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• Social events

• Calm, structured environment with the focus on patient service, with dedicated slots assigned per patient to ensure the best patient experience‍
• ️ Rapid access support from Radiologist

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Support the USM in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development and improvement.
• Assist in the provision of the preventive maintenance and QA program for ultrasound equipment.
• Provide professional support and advice.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and safety strategies in association with appropriate personnel.
• Partake and understand the clinical audit process, complete audits as required and partake in the complaints and incident process.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To be responsible of the production of high-quality images in accordance with Medica procedures and protocols.
• To provide a quality service for all our patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual with courtesy, kindness and confidentiality.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments.
• To take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the clinical areas of all ultrasound services and clinics.
• To report any equipment problems that occur and any complaints.
• To retain all local service records in the local service folder.
• To maintain accurate patient data entry and management of Medica’s RIS/PACS system.

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JOB ROLE:

Medica Group is the market leader in the provision of teleradiology and managed radiology services to the UK and Ireland. We are now recruiting for Clinical Specialist Sonographer to join our growing Ultrasound team on a part-time or full-time basis. Working hours and contract length will be discussed with the successful applicant.
As we are constantly expanding our business, at this moment, we require specialisations in MSK, DDH or paediatrics. However, if you do not possess any of them but have interest in expanding your knowledge and clinical experience in them, we would be happy to train you!
This is a great opportunity for an experienced sonographer who wants to take a step forward in their professional career or a Clinical Specialist Sonographer looking for a new challenge with Medica Ireland.
Who we are:
Medica Ireland is an award-winning radiology services provider in Ireland employing 120+ staff members. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals and have patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA and X-Ray.
We are a clinically led, patient-focused organisation with industry experts including Radiologists, Radiographers, Sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottlenecks and workflow inefficiencies, while simultaneously reducing costs for the hospital.
Medica Group still focusing on growing, and the Irish business is doing it constantly. There has never been a better time to get involved in this amazing project!
Requirements:

Clinical Responsibilities

• To be responsible of the production of high-quality images in accordance with Medica procedures and protocols.
• To provide a quality service for all our patients by ensuring that every patient is treated as an individual with courtesy, kindness and confidentiality.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments.
• To take responsibility for the general cleanliness, tidiness and safety of the clinical areas of all ultrasound services and clinics.
• To report any equipment problems that occur and any complaints.
• To retain all local service records in the local service folder.
• To maintain accurate patient data entry and management of Medica’s RIS/PACS system