RadiographerAide

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 - Tallaght 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 Ultrasound (US) Support * Prepare the US room, ensure consumables are stocked, assist patients on/off the couch, and chaperone during scans as requested. * Handle routine cleaning between patients and perform high-level disinfection of probes following training, local SOPs and traceability requirements. * Confirm patient arrival on RIS and help manage the day list and follow-ups as directed. CT Support * Assist with workflow, patient preparation, transfers and comfort measures before and after scans; help with oral contrast preparation/delivery under Radiographer or Nurse