Ultrasound Assistant

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

To undertake all duties associated with assisting to deliver the provision of a modern diagnostic imaging service, providing high standards of patient care at all times. To work as required within the operational hours of the department as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Receive patients on arrival in the department.
• Undertake reception duties including patient identity checks as per departmental policy. To be fully conversant with all aspects of the Radiology Information System (CRIS).
• Register patient attendance onto the CRIS system.
• Deal with enquiries from patients and staff by telephone and in person.
• Assist radiographic staff with daily workload and planning including contacting wards with required patient examination prep instructions, and coordination of porters using the capacity management system.
• Assist the patient prior to, during and post examination as required.
• Provide a high standard of patient care and after-care (including escorting to the toilet when needed), comfort and reassurance in order to comply with Trust policies and departmental protocols.
• Be prepared for distressing or aggressive situations and understand how to behave/deal with appropriately.
• Carry out infection control procedures (in line with Trust policy) when required ensuring all examination rooms and environment are clean, safe and tidy.
• Use acquired clinical knowledge of Ultrasound examinations to answer questions regarding the procedures when communicating with patients and other service users.
• Demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of moving and handling, health and safety, infection control and information governance.
• Accurately request blood results prior to examinations and take appropriate action if the results are out of range.
• Participate in the workplace induction process, ensuring all required equipment training competencies are completed.
• Successful completion of in-house Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT) training.
• Attend all mandatory training days as stated by the Trust and undertake all necessary online mandatory training.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Stephenson
Job title: Service Lead
Email address: [e-mail]