Radiology Department Assistant

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Carry out patient care to maintain the safety of the patient, under the supervision of a trained registered practitioner: Anticipate the needs of the patient to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times Assist patients in preparation for, and whilst undergoing, routine and specialised ultrasound examinations To check patient identification and documentation in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests Establish and maintain a good communication channel to support patient confidence Assist radiologists and Sonographers in performing examinations, attending to the patients welfare at all times Process images as required Move ultrasound equipment to wards / departments to allow examinations to be completed in a timely manner Escort patients to other departments as appropriate Be friendly and helpful towards staff, patients, their relatives and friends in all clinical areas and on the telephone Receive patients, relatives and colleagues into the department and direct to the appropriate area Ensure patients property is kept in line with Trust Policy Ensure the patients environment and all equipment is kept clean and stored safely To use computerised systems to assist the radiographer and to optimise patient throughpu

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