General Radigrapher- Letterkenny

As part of the Affidea Group, we are the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging company. We have 300 staff within our Irish clinics, where the business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries clinics around the country, offering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, insurers, employers and other organizations.

We are now seeking an experienced General Radiographer for our Clinic in Letterkenny.

• To perform radiographic examinations under the remit of the scope of services offered by the centre.

• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work.

• The General Radiographer is responsible for the independent operation of DEXA/XRAY equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations.

• The General Radiographer is responsible for daily operations of the DEXA/XRAY list, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA).

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic examinations.

• Uses cognitive radiographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

• Uses independent judgment during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

• To maintain the highest standards of patient care and report any discrepancies found in that regard.

• Be responsible for specific aspects of service activities as may be delegated from time to time by either the Centre Operations Manager or the Lead Clinical Specialist

• Be conversant with, and observe, radiation safety local rules.

• Observe systems of dose reduction-Justification, Optimisation (ALARA), Limitation.

• Make use of radiation protective devices.

• Observe departmental policy regarding radiological examination of women of reproductive capacity.

• Observe practices that protect yourself, the patient and others from direct and scattered radiation.

• Accept only those requests, which are properly authorised in accordance with established criteria, and where requests are for examinations that will be of benefit to the patient.

• Ensure that patient understands the nature of the examination, and that patients consent is obtained prior to carrying out any examination.

• Assist in the safe transfer and movement of patients under their care.

• Strive to achieve optimum quality radiograph first time i.e.: careful consideration to patient identification, justification of examination, relevant clinical history, preparation of patient, patient positioning, choice of imaging equipment and film/ screen combination, use of anatomical markers, selection of exposure factors, image processing, identification labelling of images.

• Ensure that each examination is fully completed.

• Keep a record of every radiological examination carried out, noting screening times, radiation doses and other statistics where appropriate.

• Keep abreast in understanding and knowledge of all new developments applicable to radiography.

• Comply with departmental policies service.

• Participate in the staff development and individual performance review process.

• 2+ years satisfactory post-qualification experience

• Diploma from the College of Radiographers (D) or a qualification that is at least equivalent

• Previous experience in DEXA would be an advantage

• CORU Registration

• Immediate availability