Cath Lab Radiographer | Cath Lab | Band 7 | Bristol | Full Time | Permanent
The Cath Lab Radiographer in cardiac catheter labs is responsible for ensuring proper equipment maintenance and functionality, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities
* Performing procedures such as coronary angiograms, PCI, EP studies and device implantation.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members on a daily basis.
* Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation of procedures.
* Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards in the lab.
* Participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to stay current with best practices in cardiac imaging.
* Working in cardiac Cath labs involves working closely with consultants, nurses, and physiologists to provide seamless patient care.
About us
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job responsibilities
The CL radiographer would show:
* Clinical expertise: Proficiency in performing and interpreting cardiac imaging procedures.
* Communication skills: The ability to effectively communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff members.
* Problem-solving skills: Capacity to troubleshoot issues that may arise during procedures and make quick decisions to ensure patient safety.
* Attention to detail: Thoroughness in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation of procedures.
* Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Who we're looking for
* Degree or Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography.
* Healthcare Professionals Council (HCPC) registration
* Knowledge of Radiation Regulations
* Good team work ethic
* Enthusiastic and energetic professional
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
* Free Bupa wellness screening
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Person Specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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