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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 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.

Education & Training

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Participate in mandatory training programmes
• Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research etc. as agreed with the Radiography Services Manager 2 or designated officer
• Engage in performance review with his/her line manager
• Actively participate in induction/teaching/training/supervision of radiographers and other staff within the department
• Identify teaching/learning/audit/opportunities within the department for themselves/others.

Health & Safety

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others
• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person (s)
• Be responsible for the cleaning and proper care and storage of all safety equipment including personal protective equipment (e.g. lead aprons, thyroid shields)
• Be responsible for keeping the department in general and their work area specifically clean, tidy and safe
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare and National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards, etc.

Administrative

The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:

• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of standards for quality improvement and adhere to existing standards and policies
• Assist in the organisation, maintenance and/or ordering of equipment and materials as required
• Contribute to the planning and development of the service and participate in service improvements
• Represent the department at meetings and conferences as required
• Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration
• Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service
• Receive visiting professionals and visitors to the department.