Drew Pickwick
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed professional enrolled in the 4th year of the MBBS program at James Cook University. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork skills as a leader and team member, consistently delivering high-level patient care. Leveraging extensive experience and knowledge as a radiographer to inform studies and practice as a medical student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Radiographer
JCU VET Hospital
James Cook University
10.2024 - Current
- * Implemented CT training and upskilling for veterinary nurses and clinical staff, translating radiographer-level knowledge into practical guidance on scan workflow, patient positioning, protocol selection, radiation safety, image reconstruction, and common technical issues.
* Developed comprehensive veterinary CT contrast protocols by applying diagnostic radiography knowledge, reviewing current veterinary imaging practices, and adapting human CT contrast principles to appropriate veterinary workflows.
* Researched and standardized contrast-enhanced CT protocols, including contrast dose calculation, saline flush use, arterial, portal venous, and delayed phase timing, to improve consistency, diagnostic quality, and staff confidence.
* Created practical education resources that explained the rationale behind CT protocols, contrast phases, scan parameters, artefact reduction, and image reconstruction in a way that was accessible for veterinary nurses and support staff.
* Provided ongoing technical guidance to support safe and consistent use of the Canon Lightning 160 CT system, helping strengthen CT service capability across the animal hospital.
Radiographer
Queensland X-Ray
01.2021 - Current
- Working within a dynamic fast paced private emergency, main inpatient department (ICU, Ward Radiography, Theatre Radiography) and multiple private clinics in North QLD
- Working closely with pain management doctors in the operating theater and training in Digital Subtraction Angiography suites
- Delivering exceptional patient care within private clinics
- Providing teaching and guidance for university students on placements, graduates, and other staff members through the use of adaptive teaching techniques, and approachability to improve performance
Radiographer
Queensland Health
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Working within a dynamic fast paced emergency and main inpatient department (ICU, Ward Radiography, Theatre Radiography)
- Delivering exceptional patient care within the emergency department and main departments
- Performing Primary Image Evaluations to identify acute injuries within a limited scope in the Emergency Department and alerting Emergency Clinicians
- Performing Audits and Quality Assurances within the department (Ensuring workplace safety for patients and staff)
- Highly experienced in CT radiography, working solo or in a team environment
- Providing teaching and guidance for University students on placements, graduates and other staff members through the use of adaptive teaching techniques, and approachability to improve performance and knowledge
- Manual Handling Coordinator
- Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the manual handling program, in consultation with relevant parties to ensure consistency and safe practises through the department
Radiographer
Central Queensland Radiology
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Working within radiography team at Gladstone Base Hospital, CQR Private practise and Rockhampton Base Hospital
- Delivering exceptional patient care within the Emergency Department and Private practise
- Safety Officer at Gladstone Base Hospital (Auditing and ensuring workplace health and safety)
- Performing at high standard of duties as part of the imaging team (managing workflow etc.) as well as working autonomously when required
- Experienced in CT systems and studies (Philips and GE scanners)
- Able to work closely with Radiologists in Interventional studies
- Worked solo within the Gladstone private practise (managing X-ray as well as CT patient list cannulating patients etc.)
- Responsible for teaching and orienting younger staff and new graduates
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Peter Claver College
QLD01-2014
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Science
Queensland University of Technology
01.2014
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
James Cook University
QLD 02.2022 - Current
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Fluoroscopy procedures
- Paediatric radiography
- Computed tomography
- Radiation safety
- Venipuncture
- Radiation protection
- Patient safety
- Patient care
- Trauma radiography
- Interventional radiology
- Orthopaedic imaging
Accomplishments
- Responsible for the development, implementation and auditing of a Manual Handling Program designed specifically for a Medical Imaging Department
- Part of Logan Hospital's 'Close the Gap' working group which aims to identify and improve the health of Indigenous Australians. Projects included: Securing the funding for Indigenous art patches for Medical Imaging Department, Putting Logan MID forward for committing to 'Closing the Gap' and speaking on NAIDOC on behalf of the working group.
- Committee member of the Queensland Indigenous Labor Network. Meeting monthly to help shape state legislation that helps indigenous communities through health policies.
- Organized and ran a political campaign for Local Government Council seat in 2020. Secured funding, worked with local community groups and focused on policies that would help the local communities.
Timeline
Veterinary Radiographer
JCU VET Hospital
10.2024 - Current
MBBS - Medicine And Surgery
James Cook University
02.2022 - Current
Radiographer
Queensland X-Ray
01.2021 - Current
Radiographer
Queensland Health
01.2017 - 12.2020
Radiographer
Central Queensland Radiology
01.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Peter Claver College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Science
Queensland University of Technology