Senior Radiographer - UPMC Aut Even Hospital

at  UPMC in Ireland

Education, Training & Development

• Identify and act on training needs and set up appropriate in-service training programmes in consultation with management and the Clinical Specialist Radiographers.
• Keep abreast of on-going Hospital training and developments.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiological developments in relation to radiography practice having regard to changes in statutory and voluntary services.
• Report back to staff any changes in best practice following attendance to study days.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the multidisciplinary team

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

To work with the Radiology Services Manager in providing a quality radiology service to all patients attending UPMC Aut Even, in line with professional best practice and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Radiology policies & procedures, and their implementation
• Provision of a high-quality clinical imaging service
• Ensuring all audit requirements are undertaken.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant modalities
• Management of the list of examinations each day, both scheduled out-patients and urgent in-patients or out-patients.
• Safe operation of the diagnostic imaging equipment, including ancillary equipment required for fulfilment of clinical duties.
• Safe Operation of all equipment associated with the quality control, and administration of contrast.
• Clear communication with department staff, Radiologists, wards and/or other hospital departments as appropriate to ensure effective and efficient use of clinical operation scanning time.
• Acceptance and justification of routine diagnostic imaging referrals in line with protocol.
• Discussion of all non-routine examination protocols with Radiologists to eliminate any ambiguity, and thus ensuring appropriate clinical protocols are adhered to.
• Ensuring all documentation associated with ordering, administration and scanning with the diagnostic imaging modalities are completed and up to date.
• Proper identification of all patients in accordance with the policy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procedures and safety associated with MRI, Ultrasound, Radiation, and administration of contrast agents as relevant.
• Responsible for all aspects of MRI and Radiation safety as relevant
• Ensure all MRI and Radiation safety procedures are followed to ensure the safety of all persons who enter the facility.
• Undertake Quality Assurance testing of the diagnostic imaging modalities as per agreed QA policy.
• Monitor and report all equipment faults as appropriate.
• Carry out safe manual handling procedures with patients attending Radiology.
• Ensure safe use of patient trolley and wheelchairs.
• Observe medical emergency/Cardiac arrest procedures specific to the service.
• Training and supervision of healthcare assistants working in Radiology department.
• Knowledge and practice of infection control procedures, specifically dealing with infectious patients, and cleaning procedures.
• Cleaning of the diagnostic imaging unit, specifically the Scanners, room, bed and controlled area of the scan room, as per the infection control and MRI safety policy
• Responsible for stock ordering/ levels of stock held
• Take part in on-call after hours on a rotational basis.
• Regularly liaise with the RPO and Medical Physics on safety issues and other operational issues as appropriate
• Effectively communicate with the Radiography Services Manager and advice on significant changes in referral patterns, clinical workload, waiting times etc.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the radiography staff in assisting the department to achieve KPI targets and developments.
• Undertake and participate in team building and training of Radiography Staff.
• To notify the Radiography Services Manager of any leave in accordance with hospital policy
• To maintain an environment conducive to learning and development.

Education, Training & Development

• Identify and act on training needs and set up appropriate in-service training programmes in consultation with management and the Clinical Specialist Radiographers.
• Keep abreast of on-going Hospital training and developments.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiological developments in relation to radiography practice having regard to changes in statutory and voluntary services.
• Report back to staff any changes in best practice following attendance to study days.
• Take responsibility for own learning and development needs and actively contribute to the learning and development of the multidisciplinary team.

Personnel
Follow uniform policy reference

General

• Through the course of the working day or week there maybe a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
• Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
• To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

• Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC. As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
• You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
• Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
• Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.

Health & Safety

• UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
• Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
• All employees are required to attend an education sessions on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.

Information Governance
In the course of your employment you may have access to, or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Qualifications & Experience:
Possess a Degree in Radiography or the Diploma of The College of Radiographers
And
Must be registered in the Radiographer’s Division by The Radiographers Registration Board maintained at CORU.
And
Must have not less than 3 years fulltime post qualification clinical experience
And
Possess a recognised postgraduate course as recognised by the IIRRT (desirable) or the relevant clinical experience in a specialised Modality.