Ultrasonographer Bank - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Overview of Role

The Radiology Department provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, MRI and Diagnostic CT services. The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiology Department and multidisciplinary teams, providing a high-quality Ultrasound service to patients in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects.
• Manage patient care to ensure the highest professional standards using an evidence based, care planning approach.
• Liaise closely with the Radiology Services Manager(s), Consultant Radiologists and other staff members as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Report on all operational issues to Radiography Services Manager(s).
• Contribute to the preparation of plans for the service, monitor and report on their implementation. Implement and maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with hospital standards.
• Membership of the IIRRT Ultrasound User Group (desirable).
• Ensure PACS/RIS system is used effectively and appropriately to reflect the workflow in the department. Special consideration needs to be given to the use of voice recognition and reporting authorization.

Health & Safety

• Investigate and take appropriate action in accordance with hospital policy in relation to complaints, accidents and incidents.
• Have a working knowledge of HIQA, EPA and JCI Standards as they apply to the role.

Professional Standards and Education

• Maintain, enhance, and develop knowledge, skill and aptitudes necessary to respond to changing clinical profile of patients, hospital/service developments and legal requirements such as licensing.
• Be willing to learn. Actively participate in professional development through self learning, formal courses, formal and/or informal on the job training.
• Provide peer support when necessary.

Other duties

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.
• This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

• Possess a Degree in Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
• Must be registered in the Radiographer's Division by the Radiographers Registration Board maintained at CORU.

Experience:

• Must have not less than six years full time post qualification clinical experience.
• Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge: possess a recognised postgraduate course in Ultrasound, as recognised by the IIRRT.

Personal Competencies

• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties.

Undertake a comprehensive range of ultrasound examinations, generating precise provisional reports that align with radiologist reports and meet private clinic service standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive pension plan.
• Company funded death in service benefit three times.
• Critical illness cover for all employees up to age 66.
• Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
• Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
• Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.