Radiographer Aide

About the role

The Affidea Group is one of the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging companies. We have 400 staff within our Irish clinics, where the business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries center's around the country, offering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, insurers, employers and other organisations. We are now seeking an experienced Radiographer Aide to join our team in Affidea - Dublin City Center The Radiographer Aide will provide a safe, respectful and efficient patient support in MRI, ensuring smooth patient flow, excellent communication, and consistent adherence to clinic policies, infection prevention standards and patient safety goals. Patient-Facing Support & Chaperoning Greet patients, verify identity at every encounter, explain what to expect, and provide empathetic support throughout the visit. Assist with safe patient transfers and positioning using approved manual-handling techniques; remain with and monitor patients who require supervision; promptly escalate concerns to the supervising Radiographer Support basic comfort needs and keep patients informed about delays and next steps. MRI Support Assist with patient changing, transfers, comfort and communication; restock consumables and support questionnaire pre-checks as directed. Assist the Radiographers in placing and removing coils, and patient positioning Reception & Administration Provide reception/admin cover as needing to include scheduling/booking, and next-day list checks; handling queries and escalating clinical questions appropriately. Quality, Safety & Infection Prevention Uphold Infection Prevention & Control, JCI hygiene standards and International Patient Safety Goals. Follow local MRI safety rules in the MRI department. Participate in audits, stock checks, equipment cleaning logs and room turnaround standards; report incidents/near misses promptly. Stock, Housekeeping & Logistics Keep clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and ready; restock consumables; manage waste streams correctly (incl. sharps/clinical waste). Professional Conduct & Development Maintain confidentiality and data protection; use PPE and follow manual/patient handling training. Support new staff orientation when asked; complete mandatory training and keep competencies up to date (e.g., BLS, manual handling, fire etc.) Qualifications Essential Leaving Certificate or equivalent Strong customer-facing skills; clear verbal and written English; basic IT literacy (MS Office) Desirable QQI/FETAC Level 5 Health Care-related major award (e.g., Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills) or equivalent. Certificates in Manual Handling, Basic Life Support, Fire Safety; experience in a hospital/clinic or care environment. Prior exposure to Ultrasound/CT/MRI settings Application Process: By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea' s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment

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