Radiographer
ECHS POLYCLINIC
Total years of experience :30 years, 0 Months
• Performed X-ray imaging
• Prepared patients for radiology examinations and explained procedures to patients
• Positioned radiographic equipment at correct angle/height
• Film development
• Performed X-ray imaging
• Prepared patients for radiology examinations and explained procedures to patients
• Positioned radiographic equipment at correct angle/height
• Film development
• To perform all requested imaging.
• To ensure appropriate records of all examinations are recorded.
• To ensure that appropriate stock of consumable items are maintained in the imaging department at all times.
• To take good care of all equipment’s used and report failures and breakdowns to the relevant person.
• To observe all recognised safety procedures.
• To foster good relationships with all referrers and members of staff from all disciplines within the centre.
• To take responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues.
Position : Radiographer & Radiological Safety Officer
Organisation : Velammal Medical College Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Start Date : 12/12/2012
End Date : On-going
Areas & Equipments Used
• General Radiography (Agfa CR 30-X, Philips - 800 mA, Meditronics - Diagnox 500, Meditronics - Diagnox - 100 - Mobile Drive)
• Dual Slice C.T. Scanning (Siemens Somatom Spirit, Syngo Acquisition workplace, Software: Syngo CT 2010 C)
• Laser Imager (Agfa-Drystar Model 5503)
• C-Arm (Meditronics)
Position : Radiographer
Organisation : ECHS Polyclinic, Thoothukudi - 628 008, Tamil Nadu, India.
Start Date : 12/12/2011
End Date : On-going
Areas & Equipments Used
• General Radiography - Siemens - Multimobil 10 & Multix Ease (Table with Bucky cabinet and Bucky wall stand)
• Medical X-Ray Film Processor (Optimax).
General Radiography
• Perform Radiology procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Patients are cared for appropriately.
• Ensure minimal radiation exposure at all times.
• Films and images are appropriately compliant with all internal protocols labelled and filed.
• Maintaining the safety of themselves and others.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
General Radiography
•Perform Radiology procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.
•Patients are cared for appropriately.
•Ensure minimal radiation exposure at all times.
•Films and images are appropriately compliant with all internal protocols labelled and filed.
•Maintaining the safety of themselves and others.
Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
•Patient positioning and scanning.
•Scan Analysis.
•Reviewing of results.
•Perform or supervise all quality control procedures and personally review results.
CT Procedures
•Explanation of procedures and associated risks.
•Production of high quality images.
•Informed consent is gained from all patients prior to any CT procedure.
•Correct settings are used, images requiring to be repeated.
•Able to set Intravenous line and introduce Contrast medium independently.
MRI Procedures
•Explanation of procedures and associated risks.
•Patient discomfort is minimised through safe and considerate handling.
•Appropriate and correct protocols followed.
•Ability to perform all requested procedures.
•Informed consent is gained from all patients prior to MRI procedures.
•Able to set Intravenous line and introduce Contrast medium independently.
•Quality of films for reporting.
PACS & Workstation
* Able to manage Merge e-film workstation 1. 8. 3 for Image manipulation.
•Able to manage PACS and archive patient examinations.
•Able to perform Image Capture, Image Transfer, Short or Long Term Storage, Retrieval, Image viewing and Networking.
Areas & Equipments Used
• General Radiography (Toshiba-KXO-15R)
• Bone Densitometry - DEXA (Hologic QDR 4500W)
• Helical C.T. Scanning (Toshiba-Auklet-TSX-003A)
• M.R.I. Scanning (GE 0.2 Signa Profile)
• Contrast Delivery System (Optistat-Mallinckrodt / Liebel - Flarsheim)
• Laser Imager (Konica-Drypro-Model 751 & 793)
• C-Arm (Toshiba-Clearscope-SXT-9000A)
• Medical X-Ray Film Processor (Konica-Model SRX-201).
General Radiography
• Perform Radiology procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Patients are cared for appropriately.
• Ensure minimal radiation exposure at all times.
• Films and images are appropriately compliant with all internal protocols labelled and filed.
• Maintaining the safety of themselves and others.
CT Procedures
• Explanation of procedures and associated risks.
• Production of high quality images.
• Informed consent is gained from all patients prior to any CT procedure.
• Correct settings are used, images requiring to be repeated.
• Able to set Intravenous line and introduce Contrast medium independently.
Areas & Equipments Used
• General X-Ray (SIEMENS - POLYMAT 70)
• Computed Tomography (SIEMENS - SOMATOM AR.T)
• C-Arm (SIEMENS - SIREMOBIL 4U)
• Mobile X-Ray (PICKS 3085C)
• Automatic Film Processor (AGFA - CURIX 242 S)
Areas & Equipments Used
• Computed Tomography (HITACHI - W 400)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (HITACHI - MRP 5000 AD - .2 Tesla Permanent Magnet)
• Laser Camera (3M Dual Port Laser Imager)
• Automatic Film Processor (Kodak)
CT Procedures
• Explanation of procedures and associated risks.
• Production of high quality images.
• Informed consent is gained from all patients prior to any CT procedure.
• Correct settings are used, images requiring to be repeated.
• Able to set Intravenous line and introduce Contrast medium independently.
MRI Procedures
• Explanation of procedures and associated risks.
• Patient discomfort is minimised through safe and considerate handling.
• Appropriate and correct protocols followed.
• Ability to perform all requested procedures.
• Informed consent is gained from all patients prior to MRI procedures.
• Able to set Intravenous line and introduce Contrast medium independently.
• Quality of films for reporting.
Areas & Equipments Used
Worked in General Radiography, Special Procedures, Dark room techniques, Mobile Radiography and Operation Theater Procedures. This hospital is equipped with several X-Ray diagnostic machines which consist of simple portable units to sophisticated unit with Image Intensifiers and Ultrasound Unit.
General Radiography
• Perform Radiology procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Patients are cared for appropriately.
• Ensure minimal radiation exposure at all times.
• Films and images are appropriately compliant with all internal protocols labelled and filed.
• Maintaining the safety of themselves and others.
Completed B.Sc., in Radiography (Conversion) – Distance learning offered by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Grade: A Grade Points: 9.33 out of 10 point grade.
Diploma in Radio-Diagnostic Technology Grades: A & B
Higher Secondary Course Certificate Grades: B & C