Radiographer/Mammographer

Alex Harp Recruitment

Job Description

Responsibilities:
•To undertake mammography examinations of diagnostic quality both in the static department and on the mobile mammography units.
•To provide the Consultant Radiologist or Registrar with x-ray guidance during breast interventional procedures.
•To prepare equipment required for interventional procedures and to dispose of equipment safely following the procedure.
•To apply dressings to the patient following interventional procedures.
•To be mindful of the needs and concerns of the women attending for breast examination, and explain to them all procedures where appropriate
•To monitor the condition of the equipment in the Breast Unit, advising the Superintendent or of any defects in equipment or systems thus providing an early warning for any potential hazards
•To carry out daily technical quality checks and equipment fault finding as required
•To check the results of daily sensitometry tests.
•To keep appropriate records, entering clinical information onto the computer system as required
•To ensure that at all times the public perception of the breast imaging service is enhanced so as to encourage ladies to attend for examination
•To attend and take an active part in multidisciplinary meetings and departmental staff meetings so ensuring that the post holder maintains an up to date knowledge of clinical and non clinical matters
•To keep up to date on current practice by the process of continuing professional development
•To participate in department audit projects, research and development projects, and any issues pertaining to the implementation of the clinical governance programme
•To support and enhance the continual quality initiative programme ensuring a “quality first” approach to all aspects of work.

Requirements:
•Have a Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
•Hold, or be willing to train for, a recognised post-graduate award in mammography.
•Have a minimum of one year's post-qualification experience in radiography.
•A car owner/driver is desirable.

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