Radiographer Aide

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve. Affidea UK & Ireland In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region We are now seeking an experienced Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone to join our team in Affidea - Cork The Radiographer Aide/ Chaperone will provide a safe, respectful and efficient patient support within Ultrasound, CT and 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. Act as a chaperone for intimate or sensitive examinations (e.g., pelvic/testicular US), safeguarding dignity, privacy and consent, and documenting chaperone presence. 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/Sonographer. Support basic comfort needs and keep patients informed about delays and next steps. 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 direction Support completion of pre-screening questionnaires and ensure room/equipment tidiness and start/end-of-day cleaning 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…