Angela Michel

• Participated in continuing education programs related to radiology.
• Assisted radiologists with biopsy procedures, ensuring proper tissue samples were obtained.
• Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
• Prioritized safety by consistently verifying correct patient identification and verifying physician orders before beginning any examination.
• Explained imaging procedures to patients, offering comfort and assistance.
• Improved patient comfort by utilizing gentle positioning techniques during mammography procedures.
• Utilized knowledge of anatomy, physiology and radiation protection to produce quality radiographs.
• Reduced appointment wait times by efficiently managing exam schedules and coordinating with the front desk staff.
• Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
• Welcomed patients and tried to make procedures as pleasant as possible through discretion and personal support.
• Served as a reliable resource for both patients and peers, sharing expertise on breast health education and risk factors for breast cancer.
• Demonstrated empathy and compassion towards patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort during examinations, helping put them at ease before the procedure began.

I spent a month Volunteering in the CT department in Chitwan, Nepal whilst on a 6 month volunteering holiday through Nepal and India. This was an incredible experience seeing the difference in the quality of health care in a 3rd world country and the amount of gross and late stage cancers seen daily was astounding.

I worked. for 3 months as a Locum Radiographer in a wonderful community of health workers, it was like a country hospital in the middle of London. The Royal Brompton is a heart and lung specialist Hospital and my role was to provide the mobile chest x-rays as needed in all departments of the hospital from multiple wards, ICU, recovery, rehab, neonatal and post discharge follow up chest xrays. This was one of my most fulfilling jobs as it was such an efficient, hard working team that worked seamlessly together for the good of their patients across all parts of the hospital. Even though I was there a short time, I was well known across all departments and made to be felt welcome and part of the team.

Worked Full time as a Locum on the mobile units in Central and East London- screening across multiple sites (6 on average) using film, CR and digital, average 30 clients per day plus reception duties.

Worked at the static Assessment site regularly providing follow up imaging views such as mags, spot and lateral views.

I enjoyed working at Hornsby Hospital as it felt like a country hospital in Northern Sydney with friendly staff that trained me in hospital skills after working my PDY in a busy private practice. Skills aquired here were general radiography including orthopaedic clinics, theatre, mobile, emergency and after hours/shift work. New problem solving skills were needed to adjust to more trauma and emergency based imaging.

This is where I achieved my PDY year after University. I was part of a multi disciplinary team working in general radiography including mammography, fluoroscopy, barium procedures like meals, swallows, enemas, HSG (reproductive), IVP (kidney and renal) orthopaedic specialist views, joint injections, chiropractic, pre and post surgery imaging, dental and CT.

It was a fast paced environment and I learnt to perform high quality radiographs in a timely manner whilst working in a large team and with multiple Radiologists and across about 6 sites.