• Assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques
• Performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
• Observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
• Assisting in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons.
• Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
• Recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act and patient confidentiality.
• Understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.
• Ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.
• Responding to telephone enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription
requests etc.
• Co-ordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab testing, etc. and conveying
pertinent instructions and information to the patient.
• Completing and co-ordinating consent forms and day sheets.
• Performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.