Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

• Assist and / escort patients to navigate safely around the department
• Remain with patients who require custodial supervision
• Assist with the safe keeping of patient’s personal property (collaborate with clinical staff in dealing with money, valuables and medications) and document as per hospital policy
• Assist in keeping all areas clean and tidy
• Move or assist in moving equipment and furniture as necessary
• Cleaning and making up beds/trolleys when necessary
• Stocking all areas
• Attending to the hygiene of equipment
• Assist in the disposal of clinical waste according to hospital policy
• Assisting nursing and consultants with interventional procedures
• Delivering specimens to the laboratory when necessary
• Checking unit stock and listing those which need re-ordering
• Maintaining orderly storage of supplies
• Providing appropriate administrative support to assist the department upon completion of appropriate training
• Reporting requests from patients and their families to the Radiology staff
• Other duties which may be assigned by the Radiology Manager

• 12 months experience in a similar role – desirable
• Relevant QQI qualification – major award or partial completion
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the initiative, drive and enthusiasm to carry out the role successfully
• Ability to work professionally at all times when dealing with patients, staff and the public
• Be able to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Flexibility is essential
• Self-motivated, highly organised, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

12 months experience in a similar role – desirable