Fibroscan technician/Hepatology Assistant

at  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

To be responsible for blood collection, as requested by medical/nursing staff. To be responsible for fibro scanning patients referred by members of the multi-disciplinary team and internal and external Hepatology Services. Provide fibro scans across site, adopting standard protocols and in line with Trust policies and operational guidelines. Ensure that equipment is prepared adequately prior to the procedure and to carry out fibro scans in a safe environment, following the manufacturers safety guidelines.
To communicate effectively with patients and family members, ensuring the procedure is explained fully, any questions are answered and verbal consent is obtained. Be responsible for arranging calibration of fibro scan probes and machine maintenance when required, ensuring the equipment is in safe working order. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety at Work Act. To ensure completion of timely and comprehensive documentation in patient records in accordance with Trust standards.
Be responsible for generating a letter with the fibro scan results to the patients primary care provider and the referrer. Maintain patient and carer confidentiality and preserve their dignity and privacy, at all times and in all situations

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