• assessing patients and their clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic techniques
• performing a range of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images;
• observing and maintaining contact with patients during their waiting, examination and post-examination stay in the department.
• assisting in more complex radiological examinations working with radiologists and doctors and surgeons.
• providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
• recording imaging identification and patient documentation quickly and accurately and observing protocols to ensure compliance with the data protection act and patient confidentiality.
• understanding and observing health and safety at work and welfare issues, including ionizing radiation regulations, to protect yourself and others.
• ensuring that equipment is regularly checked for malfunctions and any faults are reported.
• responding to telephone enquiries relating to patients, lab requests, x-rays, prescription
requests etc.
• co-ordinating appointments for specialist referrals, x-rays lab testing, etc. and conveying
pertinent instructions and information to the patient.
• completing and co-ordinating consent forms and day sheets.
• performing other related duties within the clinic as may be assigned.