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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree
• Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
• Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme
• Mammography is a requirement

Clinical/Professional

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Carry out his/her duties under the day to day supervision of the Radiography Services Manager 2 or his/her designate from time to time.
• To part take on an 8am-8 pm daily rostering system as required including an on call service, pending on the Hospitals’ requirements.
• Undertake all general radiography including mammography in a professional manner thereby upholding the reputation of the department and the hospital
• Adhere to professional guidelines as determined by the Irish Institute of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an integrated patient-centred service
• Adhere to all departmental imaging protocols: be responsible for the correct identification of patient images.
• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards relevant to the use of ionising radiation
• Ensure that appropriate radiation protection is used and that the radiation dose is kept to a minimum consistent with the ALARA principle
• Take part in routine inspection of equipment and quality assurance procedures
• Be responsible for the safe use of all imaging equipment and adhering to instructions on its use
• Be responsible for the logging of and reporting of all equipment faults to Radiography Service Manager or his/her designate
• Attend at such other health institutions administered by the HSE as may be designated from time to time
• Be flexible in response to service needs
• Assist and take part in audit and quality assurance programmes
• Maximise the use of new technology including the Radiology Information System and PACS
• Ensure the correct completion of records and reports
• Respect and maintain the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the service user and in relation to all hospital activities as per statutory requirements
• Relate to and communicate with all other staff in a courteous and helpful manner at all times
• Be accountable – take responsibility for his/her actions, seek advice/a second opinion as required.