Job Title:
Sonographer (General)
Location:
Waterford Job type: Permanent, fulltime 35 hour week.
Are you an enthusiastic and Experienced Senior Sonographer looking to evolve your career? This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Sonographer to propel your career and join a vibrant and dynamic Radiology department.
If you are an experienced Sonographer looking for a chance to increase your scanning repertoire and learn highly specialist techniques this could be the opportunity for you Meet your potential employer:
Charlene Cooke Healthcare Recruitment is excited to partner with a highly respected hospital in Waterford to recruit an enthusiastic, Senior Sonographer to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your clinical experience in an exciting busy department which is committed to its staff and their development.
Under the leadership of exceptional Radiology Managers, dedicated to innovation, excellence, and a supportive work environment, this is an outstanding opportunity for professional growth The successful candidate:
Will be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in ultrasound technology and clinical practices.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, collaborating to deliver exceptional patient care.
Must have experience inGeneral Abdominal, MSK, Small Parts Ultrasound scanning experience.
About Our Client:
A very well-respected hospital in Waterford, renowned for delivering exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments.
This hospital has a culture which fosters innovation and supports new ideas whilst also ensuring their people are well supported so that they have high rates of employee satisfaction and are professionally developing to be the leaders of tomorrow.
The post holder:
Qualified CORU registered Sonographer who will be expected to work autonomously.
Will have a very strong background in Ultrasound, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing compassionate care to patients.
Will provide an efficient and professional ultrasound service, maintaining a high standard of patient care. Will assess and report on own specialist workload.
Overview of role:
The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides a service to both Inpatients and Outpatients. It includes General Radiography, Theatre Imaging, Ultrasound, DEXA, MRI and /CT and CathLab services.
The holder of this post will work as a member of the Radiography Department and multi-disciplinary teams, providing a high-quality Radiography and Ultrasound service to patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.
Responsibilities will include:
Conduct a wide range of diagnostic General Ultrasound examinations.
Contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines to ensure optimum utilisation of resources and systematic audit of such usage.
Liaise closely with the Radiology Services Manager, Consultant Radiologists and other staff members as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the service.
Provide strategic and clinical leadership which results in the delivery of an effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred Ultrasound service.
Be accountable for the day-to-day quality of the service provided, including customer service and technical aspects. 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. Participate in providing department audits and statistics.
Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene standards etc.
Implement and maintain a quality assurance programme for the Department. Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards. Contribute to risk assessment and oversee the implementation of the department's safety statement; identify risks and take appropriate action.
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent MSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (desirable) Hold CORU registration Minimum 2 years Post Graduate experience in General Ultrasound.
Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in all aspects of General Ultrasound. Effective time management skills including the ability to effectively prioritise tasks. The ability to pre-empt potential problems or competing priorities and takes the appropriate actions. A compassionate and patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
Excellent Relocation package Fast paced hospital environment Youll be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest in technology and clinical practices.
Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness. You will become part of an outstanding team, where you will have access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
You will have many opportunities for professional growth and advancement You will be offered employment in a cohesive and growing environment which has a history of rewarding excellence that will help you grow your career through continued learning and development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone Skills: General Ultrasound Ultrasound Sonographer