Locum Chaperone

As a Chaperone, your role will be to support qualified Radiographers with their day to day duties. 

This role is across 2 sites in Limerick - St Camillus Hospital and UPMC/TUS. Full driving license and own car is essential.

• Checking 3 key identifiers
• Fully informing patients of scan process while escorting them from reception to scan area
• Providing emotional and physical support to patients prior to and following their scan
• Providing support to radiographer with probe /coil changes and assisting with taking patients on and off the scanner
• Ensuring patient safety at all times
• Communicating with all team members to ensure an efficient workflow and a positive and professional experience for the patient.
• General upkeep of Ultrasound /MRI suite and maintaining JCI standards of Hygiene
• Ordering and stock control of clinical supplies
• General admin duties associated with updating and maintaining clear and precise documentation for each patient on RIS (Radiology Information System)
• Liaising with all Affidea team members to ensure a positive and pleasant working environment .

Essential

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• Fluent in written and Oral English
• Full driving license and own car

Desirable

• FETAC Level 5 Care Assistant
• FETAC with Radiographer Module complete
• Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Training Certificates
• Experience in a care assistant role in a hospital or nursing home environment is beneficial but not critical

• Excellent customer facing skills
• Ability to handle patient complaints in line with company guidelines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong patient focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility
• Honesty and Integrity