Radiology Department Assistant - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Norwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Under the supervision of Radiographers assist with all aspects of imaging, including changing patients in preparation for examination.

Administering oral contrast to patients having CT and MRI and to act as a second checker for Radiology Contrast media in CT and MRI, and Buscopan in MRI and CT Colonoscopies, according to Trust protocol.

Assist Radiographers in the positioning of patients for examinations. Prepare and maintain trolleys for biopsies and to assist with biopsies, drainages etc, as and when the need arises.

Understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of Radiation Protection. Demonstrate an established knowledge base of basic anatomy and medical terminology. Prepare all imaging rooms to receive patients.

To help with all patients including distressed and unwell patients, explain procedures to them, and take care of them, reassuring them as required; reporting any problems or observed changes to the person undertaking the examination or the relevant trained staff, ie; Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff.

Have an awareness of the patients condition, noting any observed changes and report to relevant trained staff i.e. Consultant Radiologists, Radiographers and Nursing staff. Liaise with Radiologists, Ultra Sonographers and other Directorate Team members in the management of Ultrasound lists. Please see the attached job description for full details.