Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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The postholder will act in the role of Radiographer helper and will assist the Consultant Radiologist in Ultrasound and Fine Needle Aspiration procedures. The post combines phosphor plate and dark room processing with clerical duties in a busy specialised Radiology Department. There is also a responsibility for the maintenance, chemical changing, and Quality Assurance of the processors used for teaching undergraduate and other trainees.
Responsibilities include:
1. Undertaking reception duties, greeting patients, and checking patient details on arrival.
2. Updating Radiology information system in accordance with departmental guidelines.
3. Ensuring that all information entered into the patient administration system is up to date and accurate.
4. Troubleshooting and problem-solving for any breakdowns on the processors within the hospital.
5. Reporting any defects of equipment.
6. Monitoring of radiology bdh x-ray account and datix equipment updates.
7. Training new members of staff within the x-ray department, organizing and providing practical training for Dental Nurse students.
8. Receiving phone calls from patients and external hospitals, answering queries from the Clinics.
9. Booking appointments for patients with suspected malignancies in accordance with the two-week cancer wait target.
Our radiology department consists of Radiologists, Radiographers, and support staff, working together to ensure high-quality patient care. Each member of the team brings their expertise, contributing to a professional environment. Regular team huddles are held to discuss daily priorities and challenges, ensuring a smooth workflow and a positive atmosphere. We encourage staff to pursue continual professional development through training and opportunities for career progression.
If you want to be part of our team and work with a Foundation Trust that continuously strives for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Preparing rooms/bays to receive patients, selecting the correct holders and imaging plates.
Standing for long periods of time when assisting or chaperoning the Radiographers during imaging procedures, processing phosphor plates, and re-bagging plates. Labelling images correctly on SidexisPas, Dental Panoramic Tomograms (DPTs), and Cephalostats are copied for Consultants, students, external hospitals, General Dental Practitioners (GDPs), and for private patients.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Operations Consulting
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