Imaging Assistant Job at KIMS Hospital (Maidstone)

Job Description

Do you have experience working in a caring environment? Would you like to use your clinical skills across different imaging modalities including Ultrasound, MRI , CT and Nuclear Medicine? We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and dynamic Imaging Assistant to join our Imaging Team. You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team and will support the Lead Imaging Nurse in delivering excellent patient care across all modalities including Ultrasound, Mammography , Nuclear Medicine and Cross-Sectional Imaging. This role is ideally suited to a Clinical Support Worker who has a caring and compassionate attitude, with a proven ability to work as part of a team and would like to progress their career in a fast paced multi-modality imaging department.

Job Responsibility

Providing both administrative and clinical support within the Imaging Department
Assist and provide support within Ultrasound, ensuring preparation and after care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional procedures
Assist the Radiologist with Ultrasound guided Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA’s). Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing
Assist the Breast Radiologist in undertaking biopsy & aspiration procedures. Ensuring that the equipment is set up correctly, collecting the biopsy sample in accordance to local policy and appropriate management of the sample to pathology for testing
Promote independence and encourage the patient to undertake all tasks within their capabilities, with their assistance

Requirements

NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent
Basic standard of general education with proven literacy and numeracy skills
Previously worked in a care environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional boundaries at all times

Nice to have

Knowledge of the radiology workflow (including knowledge of RIS, PACS and Compucare)

What we offer

33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
Free secure staff parking
Pension scheme
Private health insurance
Life assurance
Up to 40% off some of KIMS services
Employee Assistance Platform
Retail discounts and cashback
Discounted gym membership
Annual flu vaccination
Free eye test

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