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Carol McDonald

Atherton

Summary

Radiographer with Rural Medical Imaging. Skilled in patient education and radiographic techniques, including mammography and bone densitometry. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient experiences while ensuring quality assurance in all procedures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Radiographer

Rural Medical Imaging
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for physicians through the timely delivery of high-quality radiographs.
  • Reduced patient wait times by streamlining the workflow and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.

Breast Imaging Radiographer

Breastscreen Cairns
02.2022 - 09.2024
  • Reduced patient wait times by streamlining the workflow and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Participated in continuous professional development activities, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices in radiography techniques.
  • Mobile van work all over far north Queensland, and Torres Straits
  • Contributed in clinic for assessment
  • Tomosynthesis and extra views on clinic days
  • Breast ultrasound and biopsy assisting in clinics

Mammography Technologist

Manx Health
03.2021 - 07.2021

locum mammography position

Skills

  • Radiographic imaging
  • Patient education
  • Workflow optimization
  • Quality assurance
  • Continuous learning
  • X-rays
  • Mammography
  • Bone densitometry

Timeline

Radiographer

Rural Medical Imaging
04.2024 - Current

Breast Imaging Radiographer

Breastscreen Cairns
02.2022 - 09.2024

Mammography Technologist

Manx Health
03.2021 - 07.2021
Carol McDonald