Band 6 PET-CT Radiographer

We have a new opportunity for a Band 6 PET-CT Radiographer in Bath.

Here are the key details to consider for this role:

• Contract date: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift: Full-Time/ Ad-Hoc
• Days of Shift: Monday to Friday
• Time for Shift: 09:00am – 17:00pm
• Duties: Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine and PETCT imaging (routine and
  specialised) in line with agreed departmental practice and protocols.
   Position the patient, gamma camera and couch or other support, having due
  regard to safe lifting procedures and optimum imaging outcome.
   Select the appropriate mode of operation for the gamma camera and carry out
  the imaging procedure.
   Undertake a full range of Nuclear Medicine image processing (routine and
  specialized), using the imaging computer and software, in line agreed
  departmental practice and protocols.
   Check processed images and perform extra views if deemed necessary for
  reporting
   Carry out image transfer and archiving appropriately
   To give oral advice and information courteously and tactfully to patients and
  carers.
   Select, draw up and measure the radioactivity of individual dose of the required
  radiopharmaceutical for each patient study.
   Carry out intra-venous administration of radiopharmaceuticals with due regard to
  radiation safety.
   Administer radioactive substances orally.
   Carry out non-imaging diagnostic nuclear medicine studies; including taking
  blood for GFR studies
   To participate in departmental audits.
   Participate in departmental teaching sessions including presentations.
   Carry out and check results of quality assurance on equipment in line with agreed
  protocols.
   Follow departmental procedures for the protection of patients, carers and staff
  from radiation hazard, particularly in the case of spills of unsealed sources or
  contaminated urine.
   Carry out basic life support on patients in the nuclear medicine department
  suffering cardiac or respiratory failure, pending the arrival of further help.
• Experience: Must have previous NHS experience and classified status.

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