HELEN HIND
Adelaide,SA
Summary
HCPC and AHPRA registered Senior cross sectional Diagnostic Radiographer.
Proud to boast a diverse portfolio of experience post graduate, having worked in Major Trauma Centres and within the North East & London. Familiar with Siemens, GE and Canon CT scanning platforms; as well as Siemens and GE MR systems at 1.5 and 3 Tesla.
Capable of providing a comprehensive range of intricate CT and MRI examinations, including trauma, vascular angiography, coronary angiography, colonography and bowel insufflation, multiphase abdominal and hepatobiliary, renal, musculoskeletal, paediatric and complex neurological examinations in CT, as well as CNS, thoracic, breast, gynaecology, abdominal, prostate, rectal, musculoskeletal and vascular imaging for adult and paediatric patients in MR. Active engagement in Quality Assurance programmes and departmental audits. Keen to engage in CPD activities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Modality Site Coordinator
Jones Radiology
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to MRI safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
- Coordinated appointments and triaged referrals.
- Supervised junior staff and engaged in training.
- Acted as a point of contact for Radiologists, referrers and clerical teams.
Medical Imaging Technologist
Jones Radiology
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to radiation safety protocols, protecting both patients and staff from unnecessary exposure risks.
- Created a comfortable environment for patients during challenging exams that required patience and sensitivity.
- Performed complex imaging procedures with precision to aid in the diagnosis of diverse medical conditions.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Operated MRI equipment, set imaging factors, and manipulated software to generate quality and accurate
Images. - Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concerns.
Senior CT Radiographer
Various: States Of Guernsey/NHS/Private Sector
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Utilised diverse CT experience to perform general and specialist examinations, such as Coronary Angiography, Colonography and acute/general inpatient/outpatient CT imaging in a wide variety of settings.
MRI Radiographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Produced a consistently high standard of Magnetic Resonance Imaging adhering to clinical vetting.
- Performed a diverse range of diagnostic MR procedures for both adults and paediatric patients in inpatient, outpatient and major trauma settings.
- Performed MR examinations pertaining to CNS, thoracic, breast, abdominal, gynaecology, prostate, rectal, musculoskeletal, vascular and basic cardiac imaging.
- Maintained high levels of CPD to provide a comprehensive, accurate and effective MRI service.
- Performed intravenous cannulation and administration of contrast media and antispasmodic medications where appropriate.
- Assisted junior and rotational radiographers in training and development and assigning tasks to Radiology Department Assistants.
- Enthusiastically engaged in administrative roles such as daily co-ordination of the four magnets within the hospital, liaising with various teams to organise imaging for inpatients and ensuring appropriate safety considerations are adhered to and all relevant documentation and preparation is met.
- Worked autonomously in OOH and on call shifts.
- Ensured all those who enter the MR environment have met the conditions in which it is safe to do so.
- Imaged patients in various states of consciousness, e.g. Intubated and ventilated ITU, oral sedation and feed and wrap patients.
- Investigated medical devices, liaising with the medical physics and referring teams to ensure patients are safe to undergo MRI.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures, answered questions, provided reassurance and comfort throughout the process and monitored their condition during the scan to minimise anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Prepared and administered contrast materials, anaesthetic, and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior Radiographer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Produced a high standard of diagnostic imaging following local rules and adhering to trust protocols.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast media, sterile power injectors and patient group directive medications such as those used in cardiac and GI imaging studies.
- Used clinical judgment to acquire CT examinations using the ALARP principal in line with IR(ME)R 2017.
- Maintained high levels of CPD to provide a comprehensive, accurate and effective CT service.
- Assisted junior radiographers in training and development and assigning tasks to Radiology Department Assistants.
- Managed the smooth operation of COVID positive patient imaging through liaison and communication with various multidisciplinary teams.
- Worked closely with ED and ITU teams to maintain optimum levels of communication for the efficient and effective completion of high priority scans in the acute setting.
- Ensured adherence to the Ionising Radiation and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations for continued compliance across all staffing and patient groups.
Plain Film | CT Radiographer
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained consistently high working standards, adopting continual radiographic and patient care improvements
- Worked as part of a shift system
- Worked autonomously in CT out of hours – providing an efficient and effective cross sectional imaging service to a level one major trauma centre emergency department
- Rotated throughout large and diverse Radiology department in CT, all areas of plain film including ED specific trauma imaging, theatre, specialised paediatric imaging, angiography/interventional radiology
- Covered interventional radiology out of hours, such as emergency embolization cases
- Operated a portable CT scanner for use in intraoperative theatre imaging
- Covered a wide range of theatre cases such as trauma MSK, abdominal, urological and paediatric
- Performed specialised adult and paediatric scoliosis imaging
- Assisted with and performed skeletal survey imaging for Suspected Physical Abuse cases
- Assessed and annotated trauma images as needed, in line with red dot standard operating procedures
- Strictly adhered to the SCoR Professional Code of Conduct and HCPC Standard of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
- Carried out day-day-day band five duties accurately and efficiently to an exceptionally high standard
- Delivered a diligent and high-quality plain film service to a busy major trauma centre, taking pride in producing diagnostic images under the ALARP principle with a patient centred approach.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography
Teesside University
07.2018
Competence In Intravenous Cannulation
Robert Gordon University
02.2023
Skills
- Service coordination
- Quality Assurance
- Patient safety
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Staff Supervision & Training
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Relations
- Workflow Management
Timeline
Modality Site Coordinator
Jones Radiology
01.2024 - Current
Medical Imaging Technologist
Jones Radiology
05.2023 - Current
MRI Radiographer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
11.2021 - 10.2022
Senior CT Radiographer
Various: States Of Guernsey/NHS/Private Sector
06.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Radiographer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
09.2020 - 04.2021
Plain Film | CT Radiographer
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS
05.2018 - 08.2020
BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography
Teesside University
Competence In Intravenous Cannulation
Robert Gordon University
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