Liezel Calitz

Radiographer/Mammographer at Dr's Van Wageningin and Partners (Winelands Radiology

• South Africa - Cape Town
• August 2012 to January 2023

• Perform screening and diagnostic digital as well as 3-D mammography (Tomosynthesis) • Perform breast ultrasound.
• Assist radiologist in stereotactic localizations, vacuum assisted biopsies. (VABB)
• Assist radiologist in ultrasound guided localizations, core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies (VABB) and fine needle aspiration. (FNA)
• Release patient with proper follow-up information.
• Ability to identify and respond to patient care and needs, efficiently.
• Ability to accurately document, review and interpret clinical information of patient. • Explaining complete biopsy procedure as well as after care to patient.
• Extensive knowledge of using PACS, Infinite and Mammography equipment. • Extensive knowledge of daily, weekly and monthly quality control.
• Training of student Mammographers. • Responsible for weekly stocktaking.
• Assist staff with booking of procedures and emergency mammogram bookings. • Perform administrative duties accurately and efficiently.
• Responsible for quotations of procedures and mammograms.
• Liaison with Surgeons, representatives, application specialists and service engineers.

Winelands Radiology - Dr van Wageningen & Partners August 2012 - Present

Diagnostic Radiographer

• Bone Density scan / DEXA Scan (Started Sept 2019)
• Operates fixed and portable radiography equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Assists radiologist during fluoroscopy and special imaging procedures such as contrast studies.
• Assist physicians with c-arm in theatre. • Night Shift / Weekend Duties.
• After hour financial management (patient payments). • Student training.
• Administrative duties/stock taking.
• Mastered radiology and hospital medical information systems: PACS, RIS, Infinite and Hospital Patient Demographics.
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Coordinate the daily activities of the Radiology department to ensure that patient, physician and management expectations are met for quality, safety, and timeliness of family focused care.