Part-time Radiographer

Position Summary:

This is an exciting time to join the Medica Ireland Diagnostic team alongside a team of highly skilled Radiographers in our Cork Urgent Care X-ray Facility.

As a Part Time Radiographer at Medica you will be joining an experienced team of both permanent and locum radiographers responsible for delivering top-quality radiology services.

At Medica we understand the importance of what we do and every member of our team makes a vital contribution to our success and reputation. So, if you are looking to be part of a fantastic team and gain exceptional experience let’s talk today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and co-ordination of the Cork Urgent Care X-ray service. 

• Act as the site Radiographer and primary point of contact for the service. 

• Participate in daily/weekly multi-disciplinary clinical team huddles

• Attends quarterly Radiography team meetings

• Optimise patient pathways and workflows to ensure a high-quality patient experience. 

• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and standard operating protocols. 

• Ensure compliance with HIQA, EPA, radiation protection and organisational requirements. 

• Maintain quality assurance, quality control and equipment maintenance programmes. 

• Assist the Regional Clinical Lead Radiographer with quality control (QC) checks of equipment

• Support accreditation activities, audits, inspections and regulatory site visits. 

• Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting, risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives.

• Support the induction, supervision, training and ongoing development of radiography staff. 

• Support student clinical placements and foster partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). 

• Participate in radiation safety activities and support staff education in radiation protection. 

• Escalate equipment faults, service issues, operational risks and quality concerns to the Regional Clinical Lead Radiographer and relevant stakeholders. 

• Undertake administrative duties required for the effective operation of the service. 

• Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by management in line with service requirements.

Essential Criteria:

• CORU Registered Radiographer

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent recognised qualification.

• Comfortable and confident with lone working

• Minimum 2 years post-registration radiography experience.

• Experience working in a busy diagnostic imaging environment.

• Knowledge of HIQA, EPA and radiation protection requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Medica?

💰Competitive Salary

⏰ Flexible Working Arrangements

🏦 Company Pension Scheme (up to 5% employer matched contribution)

🌴 25 Days Annual Leave, increasing by one day per year of service up to max of 27 (Pro Rata)

🎓 Educational Assistance (financial support & study leave opportunities)

🩺 Direct Consultant Radiologist Support

🤝 Supportive Multidisciplinary Team

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

📈 Career Progression Opportunities

🏥 Varied & Interesting Caseload

Who we are?

Medica Ireland is an Irish owned award-winning radiology services provider employing over 180 staff members in Ireland alone. We deliver managed service solutions to public and private hospitals, and have direct to patient services in MRI, Ultrasound, CT, DXA, Obstetrics and X-Ray.

We are a clinically led, patient focused organisation with industry experts including radiologists, radiographers, sonographers and ICT professionals. Our proven track record shows improvement in access for patients through the resolution of traditional radiology bottle necks and workflow inefficiencies, while simultaneously reducing costs for the hospital.