Radiographer Specialist
The Royal Commission Hospital
Total years of experience :11 years, 1 Months
*Computerized Tomography Specialist.
*Performing all CT studies including; CT Guided Biopsy and angiography studies.
*Reformat all angiography studies to be completed for the Radiologist.
*Responsible for daily Quality Assurance for the CT scan.
*Responsible to train new CT specialists.
*Training in MRI, General x-ray, Mobile x-ray, DEXA and Mammogram
*Member of the tracer quality hospital team
*A volunteer in Ultrasound, the Radiology Department.
*Responsible for organization the ultrasound workstation.
*Helping radiographers in some ultrasound studies.
Achieved all CT competencies
Effectively work within a teamwork to position difficult patients for CT
Extensive experience in adapting techniques for trauma imaging
Addressing the needs of all patients experiencing distress or suffering from physical and mental illness
Experience in imaging criminal patients
Monitoring and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff
Maintaining OH&S practices such as safety handling processes using the Pat slide
Experience in prioritizing imaging requests to ensure appropriate levels of care
Taking instructions from the triage nurse and working independently as well as in a team to help efficiently and effectively organize workflow
Experience in theater radiography
Experience in using mobile X-ray machines to image neonates, emergency and intensive care patients
Comprehensive experience in effectively imaging patients with technology such as
x-ray machines and CT scans
Ensuring strong and respectful patient communication
Completing duties such as restocking, administrative and OH&S procedures
Ensuring the welfare, comfort and safety of patients at all times
Completing adhoc tasks and directions as required to ensure effective and
professional practices
Attending and understand some Nuclear Medicine procedures
Achieved competencies for extremities general radiography
Working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment to strengthen medical
functions
Experience in applying theory and adapting techniques to image emergency
patients
Learnt to be aware of protocols and responsibilities when attending to an intensive
care, emergency, theater and neonatal units
Experience in practice the role of a radiographer in angiographic procedures
Experience in MRI examinations and MRI safety
Preparing patients for procedures such as lumbar injections and biopsy
Efficient data entry of patient details in IT systems
Experience in identifying and implementation of OH&S protocols to create an
appropriate environment for patients and staff
Maintaining a professional, punctual and diligent work ethic
Extensive practice in imaging techniques and protocols
Learn to obtain an informed consent from patients for contrast medium
Preparing patients and a fluoroscopy room for a fluoroscopy procedures
Absorbed and learnt about Ultrasound examinations
Effectively work within time management
Restocking supplies and attending to the hygiene and OH&S procedures of the
clinic
Ensuring cleanliness of all procedure rooms
Keeping high standards of professionalism
Welcoming patients and learning how to effectively communicate with customers of
different age groups
Learning how to accurately relay information to staff from patients and other staff
members.
Learning how to maintain professional levels of acknowledge own limitation and
hygiene, including a neat and tidy appearance
Cooperating effectively with routines and regulations
Accepting authority and instructions
Consistently arriving ready to start shifts at designated times