Job description
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates: Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Work within the multidisciplinary team to assist in the care and preparation of patients undergoing MRI examinations. Undertake the Trust MRI Induction and Training programme and maintain an agreed level of competence. Demonstrate competency, and complete assessments to become an MRI Authorised Personnel. To utilise own initiative as appropriate, and as part of the wider clinical team.
MRI Specific responsibilities: Complete MRI Safety lecture annually. Comply with MRI working practices, read and adhere to the MRI 1.5T & 3T Local Rules. Ability to respond appropriately in clinical emergencies with recognition of role and responsibility in emergency situations, ensuring compliance with MRI cardiac arrest and fire procedures. In conjunction with Radiographers, complete daily cleaning checks and fridge checks for all MR areas.
Patient care responsibilities Preparation and changing of patients in accordance to their examination. Chaperone patients to and from the MR environment, control areas and escort to other departments when necessary. To assist patients within the scan room prior to, during and after their scans. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.