Clinical Specialist- CT

The Affidea Group is one of the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging companies, we have over 400 staff within our Irish clinics. The business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres' around the country, offering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, insurers, employers and other organisations. We are now seeking an experienced CT Clinical Specialist to join the team based in Dublin The CT Clinical Specialist is responsible for the management and monitoring of a safe and compliant CT service on a daily basis. Clinical Specialist The CT Clinical Specialist is responsible for the independent operation of CT equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using CT. The CT Clinical Specialist is responsible for daily operations of the CT list, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The CT Clinical Specialist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. The CS is responsible for all protocolling in conjunction with the reporting radiologists for their site. The CS has to be up to date in their understanding of SI 256 and SI 30 and ensure compliance for their CT scanner particularly in relation to Justification, Optimisation and all safety standards. Ensure that the staff in the CT department are fully trained and signed off in relation to our policies and procedures. Ensure that the CT department is fully compliant with all ionising radiation legislation and audit ready. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic CT examinations. Uses cognitive radiographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images. Uses independent judgment during the CT exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings. Analyses information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Coordinates work schedule with Lead Clinical Specialists / Head of clinical operations and / or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in their care. Maintains and updates Radiology Information Systems. Maintains CT equipment and work area and maintains adequate supplies. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Participate in the staff development and individual performance review process. Radiographer To provide cover in other Radiology areas such as MRI, X-ray and DXA. Be responsible for specific aspects of service activities as may be delegated from time to time by either the Head of clinical operations or the Clinical Lead Be conversant with, and observe, radiation safety local rules. Observe systems of dose reduction-Justification, Optimisation (ALARA), Limitation. Make use of radiation protective devices. Observe departmental policy regarding radiological examination of women of reproductive capacity. Observe practices that protect yourself, the patient and others from direct and scattered radiation. Accept only those requests, which are properly authorised in accordance with established criteria, and where requests are for examinations that will be of benefit to the patient. Ensure that patient understands the nature of the examination, and that patients consent is obtained prior to carrying out any examination. Assist in the safe transfer and movement of patients under their care. Ensure that each examination is fully completed. Keep a record of every radiological examination carried out, noting screening times, radiation doses and other statistics where appropriate. Keep abreast in understanding and knowledge of all new developments applicable to radiography. Comply with departmental policies service. Qualifications & Experience : Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or Equivalent 6+ years Post graduation qualification / MSC in CT Active CORU Registration Extensive Experience in CT complex scanning Application Process : By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 18 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affideas Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment. Skills : CT diagnostic imaging JCI CORU Staff Development