Senior Radiographer RIS/PACS - UPMC Aut Even

Location: Aut Even Hospital
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

To work with the Radiology Services Manager in providing a quality radiology service to all patients attending UPMC Aut Even, in line with professional best practice and hospital guidelines, policies and procedures.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

General Key Responsibilities:

Core Competencies

Provide technical support for RIS/PACS systems, ensuring efficient image capture, storage, and retrieval.
Act as system administrator for RIS/PACS, including maintenance, upgrades, and user access.
Implement contingency plans for system downtime.
Liaise with IT and vendors for issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with Data Protection and GDPR requirements in all system operations.

Operational Responsibilities

Manage the daily examination schedule, balancing routine appointments with urgent in-patient and out-patient cases.
Ensure safe and efficient operation of diagnostic imaging equipment and associated ancillary devices.
Accept and justify routine diagnostic imaging referrals in accordance with established protocols.
Monitor and report equipment faults promptly and appropriately.
Oversee stock control, including ordering and maintaining adequate inventory levels.
Participate in on-call duties on a rotational basis.

Safety & Compliance

Take responsibility for all aspects of radiation safety within the department.
Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety procedures for the protection of patients, staff, and visitors.
Undertake Quality Assurance testing of imaging modalities in line with agreed QA policies.
Apply safe manual handling techniques when assisting patients and ensure correct use of trolleys and wheelchairs.
Observe and implement medical emergency and cardiac arrest protocols specific to Radiology services.
Maintain infection control standards, including cleaning of scanners, rooms, beds, and controlled areas as per policy.

Communication & Collaboration

Promote clear, consistent communication between Radiology and other hospital departments to support streamlined clinical processes.
Liaise regularly with the Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) and Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) on safety and operational matters.
Communicate effectively with the Radiography Services Manager(s) regarding significant changes in referral patterns, workload, and waiting times.
Collaborate with radiography staff to achieve KPI targets and support departmental development initiatives.

Training & Development

Identify training requirements and arrange appropriate in-service training sessions in consultation with management and Clinical Specialist Radiographers.
Stay informed about hospital training programs and departmental developments to ensure compliance and best practice.
Maintain current knowledge of clinical, technical, and radiological advancements relevant to radiography practice, considering statutory and voluntary service changes.
Share updates on best practice with staff following attendance at study days or external training.
Provide training and supervision for healthcare assistants within the Radiology department.

Personnel
Adhere to the hospital’s uniform policy at all times.

General

Through the course of the working day or week there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the hospital in line with patient requirements as requested by your line manager/deputy or nurse management.
Staff must produce satisfactory documentary evidence of all training and experience claimed by them, if required to do so by the organisation.
To respect the organisational values of the Hospital.

Quality & Safety – Safe Culture

Quality and Safety are rooted in the daily work of all individuals at UPMC.As an employee you are required to actively participate throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence.
You are required to work in conjunction with your line manager in the planning, monitoring, analysing and improvement of all quality programmes.
Participate in the development of performance indicators in conjunction with your department manager and the business objectives.
Initiates, participates in and evaluates audit according to JCI, Hospital policy and Lean requirements under the guidance and supported by an audit lead.

Health & Safety

UPMC employees are required to ensure that they take reasonable care to protect their own safety, health and welfare and that of any other person who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Employees must co-operate with UPMC to ensure safety, health and welfare at work and report anything potentially dangerous at work of which they become aware. Staff are expected to abide by guidelines/policies and all Incidents and near misses.
All employees are required to attend an education session on Fire Health & safety on an annual basis.

Information Governance

During your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography.
CORU registration.
Minimum 6 years post-graduate clinical experience.
Postgraduate qualification in RIS/PACS management (preferrable).

Experience:

Experience in radiology IT systems and technical troubleshooting (essential).
AGFA RIS/PACS experience and training (desirable)

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Ability to build and maintain relationships including the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to empathise with and treat patient, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Personal Competencies:

Time Management Skills.
Ability to act quickly in urgent matters.
Excellent interpersonal and Communication Skills are essential as liaison with other disciplines are key to this post.

The rate and pace of change in the health services is such that the post-holder will be required to update their knowledge and skills to fit the changing requirements of the service. Therefore, this job description is an outline of the current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. It will be reviewed and updated in line with future needs.
Confidentiality
During your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and / or staff. Such records and information are strictly confidential, unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff or patients be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition, records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
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The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
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Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.