Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Courtney Bell

Tenerife,Australia

Summary

Skilled Radiographer with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. Strengths include understanding of radiographic procedures, patient care, and utilization of imaging technology for accurate diagnosis. Previous roles involved substantial contributions to improving patient comfort during procedures and providing clear, high-quality images for medical team evaluations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Locum Radiographer

RiverCity Private Hospital
Auchenflower, Brisbane QLD
04.2025 - Current
  • Working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide imaging for pain management procedures such as nerve blocks, radiofrequency neurotomy and spinal cord stimulations
  • Being the sole radiographer on site meant adapting to various working hours to complete the daily list of procedures.
  • Reporting and escalating equipment faults to managers and engineers.
  • Following infection control procedures in the operating theatre to minimize the risk of surgical site infections.
  • Adhering to radiation protection measures and ensuring radiation doses are kept as low as reasonable practicable.
  • Accurately positioning patients on the surgical table to help optimise imaging throughout procedures.
  • Ability to use relevant hospital information systems such as Cerner, IMPAX, CARPS and Powerchart.

Locum Radiographer

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Woolloongabba, Brisbane, QLD
11.2022 - 03.2025
  • Gained experience in general radiography across various departments including theatre, emergency, and gastroenterology.
  • Utilized hospital information systems such as Cerner, IMPAX, CARPS, and Powerchart.
  • Operated imaging equipment including Philips and GE image intensifiers and Siemens radiography systems.
  • Performed and post-processed scans using Siemens MultitomRAX for extremities.
  • Executed stitched imaging for long leg and whole spine projections.
  • Provided imaging for Bone Bank while adhering to strict protocols and exposure limits.
  • Implemented techniques to enhance patient comfort during procedures.
  • Assisted in training staff and students, offering feedback to clinical educators and reporting equipment faults.

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Craigavon Area Hospital
Portadown, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Knowledge to perform a variety of radiographic
    examinations on patients to produce high-quality
    images to aid their diagnosis.
  • Adhering to the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017)
    and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure)
  • Regulations Northern Ireland (2018) to ensure patients receive a dose as low as reasonably
    possible.
  • Participate in the daily quality assurance tests on the
    imaging equipment and escalating any equipment faults to the radiation protection supervisor.
  • Assist with the teaching of radiography students to
    enhance their learning and skills.
  • Keeping up to date with current practises.

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
London, England
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for running Fluoroscopy list to include cases such as barium swallows, hysterosalpingogram and video swallows.
  • Completing theatre cases in trauma/ orthopaedics, urology, spinal injections, and paediatrics.
  • Completing portable x-rays throughout the hospital within Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, COVID-19 wards and the Burns unit.
  • Responsible for transferring Diagnostic images through and Image Exchange Portal when patients are being transferred to a different hospital.
  • Participate in an on-call roster. Working out of hours, shifts, bank holidays and weekends.
  • To perform a variety of radiographic examinations on patients to produce high-quality images to aid their diagnosis.
  • Adapting techniques to suit the individual needs of a patient.
  • Adhering to the Ionising Radiation Regulations (2017) and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2018) to ensure patients receive a dose as low as reasonably possible.
  • Participate in the daily quality assurance tests on the imaging equipment and escalating any equipment faults to the radiation protection supervisor.
  • Assist with the teaching of radiography students to enhance their learning and skills.
  • Helping to train new members of staff on various equipment.
  • Follow all local rules and working procedures within the department.
  • Ensure consent is gained from patients prior to imaging or procedures commencing.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography

London South Bank University
01.2020

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency - Equipment Handling: Ability to operate and maintain imaging equipment safely and efficiently whilst maintaining radiation protocols to reduce exposure to staff and patients
  • Attention to Detail - Image Interpretation: Ability to obtain high-quality images to meet diagnostic standards and recognise abnormalities for alerting
  • Patient Care and Communication - Strong communication skills to explain procedures, ease patient anxieties, and ensure comfort during imaging procedures
  • Time Management - Ability to manage time effectively, handling multiple patients and procedures within a busy clinical environment Ability to prioritise workload and run procedure lists
  • Teamwork - Ability to collaborate with radiologists, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper diagnosis and patient care
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability - Adaptability to work with new tools, software and equipment Ability to share skills and knowledge with staff and students to provide continuous personal development

Certification

  • AHPRA Registration: Medical Radiation Practitioner- MRP0002642569 – Current
  • Queensland Radiation License – Current

References

  • Megan, McKerrow, Orthopaedic Team Leader, megan.mckerrow@health.qld.gov.au, (+66) 400 230 150, Princess Alexander Hospital
  • Julie, Zhang, Radiographer, Julie.zhang@health.qld.gov.au, (+66) 468 410 888, Princess Alexander Hospital

Timeline

Locum Radiographer

RiverCity Private Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Locum Radiographer

Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2022 - 03.2025

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Craigavon Area Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022

Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographer

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
09.2020 - 07.2021

BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography

London South Bank University

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