JOHN JOSEPH GORMAN
Elwood,Australia
Summary
Senior Radiographer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Well-disciplined, flexible, reliable, and eager to learn. I thrive to constantly better myself and seek perfection in all that I do. Very easy to get on with and work well as part of a team. Eger to help patients and make friends with staff along the way.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Radiographer
Mater Private Hospital Dublin
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked again in the Mater as a senior radiographer, specialising in the cath lab
- Spent most of my time in the labs but rotated through CT, x ray and theatre just like previously
- Completed many on-call nights and weekends
- Moved back to Australia again in June 2024
Radiographer
Epworth Cath Lab
Box Hill, Australia
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Briefly worked in a busy cath lab as an old friend contacted me to come across for a couple of months before I moved back to Ireland
- Enjoyed my time here completing many angios, EP studies and PCIs as well as helping with radiation audits and safety
Radiographer
Vision Radiology
Coburg, Australia
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Went back to work for Vision in Melbourne as a full time casual
- The clinic dealt with walk in appointments and private health care
- Very busy with CT coronaries on the days with a radiologist present
- Days without a doctor present consisted of general x ray, OPG, and non-con CT
Locum Radiographer
Lake Imaging, St. John of God Hospital
Ballarat, Australia
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked as a full-time locum for Lake Imaging for months until I signed on as a permanent staff member
- Applying my knowledge and skills learned throughout my years working in the UK and Ireland and combining these with current Australian legislation to provide safe, effective and efficient care to patients in Victoria
- Imaging included, On Call, Emergency imaging, CT, general x-ray, OPG and dental exams, theatre, and fluoroscopy examinations
- Lots of CT coronary angiography
- Infection control was a major aspect of my work here as we were in the midst of a global pandemic
- My intention at first was to practice as a locum here at Lake Ballarat and move on to the next destination, but settled in well with the team and enjoyed the work so became permanent
Radiographer
Vision Radiology
Coburg, Australia
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked in a modern private radiology clinic in Melbourne
- Imaging mainly included, general x-ray, dental, OPG and CT
- Working here was my first experience in a small private clinic rather than a hospital setting
- Here I got more experience of the financial and business end of the profession
- Got good experience on Siemens CT scanner
Senior Grade Diagnostic Radiographer
Mater Private Hospital Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Previously worked full time as a Senior Grade Diagnostic Radiographer
- Fully trained and autonomously working in modalities including cath lab, CT, and bone densitometry, as well as general x-ray, day therapy, theatre, emergency and ICU
- Demonstrated both lone working skills and being able to work and communicate as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Quick learner, proving so in the time it took me to be placed on the Cath lab on call rota
- Throughout my employment, since Sept 2015, I am yet to miss a day due to sickness or otherwise
- I am flexible, reliable and always available to work any overtime or on-call required of me
- Demonstrate leadership qualities when I act as the general coordinator at work
Diagnostic Radiographer
Southern Trust, Daisy Hill Hospital
Newry, Northern Ireland
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Experience gained in this post as a diagnostic radiographer includes working as a lone worker, A & E and trauma imaging, basic CT brain imaging for stroke lysis patients, theatre and portables
- I also am very familiar with paediatric imaging and worked with Daisy Hill’s special care baby unit (SCBU)
- Enjoy working with babies and young kids
Radiographer
CPL Healthcare Ltd
Tullamore, Ireland
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Gained vast experience in all areas of general radiography practice
- This involves general x-ray, orthopaedic theatres, portable x-rays and fluoroscopy
- Developed great confidence interacting with patients and other staff, understanding the vital importance of communication and teamwork
- Clinical role involved justifying and carrying out ionising medical imaging examinations on patients to produce high quality diagnostic images
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging
University of Ulster
Jordanstown01.2015
Skills
- General Diagnostic Radiography
- Imaging of Paediatrics
- Emergency/Trauma Imaging
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA)
- Fluoroscopic Techniques
- Interventional Techniques
- Plain Film Radiography
- Mobile Imaging
- ICU Imaging
- Orthopaedic Theatre Imaging
- Urology Theatre Imaging
- Cardiac Catheterisation/ CATH LAB
- Cath Lab Angiograms
- PCI
- TAVI
- Pacemaker/ICD Implant
- EP Studies
- Ablation
- Peripheral Exams
- Fluoroscopy Barium Studies
- Steroid Injections Screening
- CT Brain
- Contrast CT Examinations
- CT Coronary Angiography
- Cannulation
- CPR Training
- On-Call and lone working
References
- Ms Carly Killen, Radiation Operations Manager, Mater Private Hospiital, Dublin, +353 879823661, carly.killen@materprivate.ie
- Dr Nicola Giannotti, former manager and now Lecturer/ professor - Medical Imaging Services, University of Sydney, +61 421 951 037, Nicola.giannotti@sydney.edu.au
- Mr Edward Sugrue, Former RSM at Epworth Cath labs Box Hill, edward.sugrue@petermac.org, +61419198862.
- Mr Neil McParland, Senior radiographer, Vision Radiology, +61 415 826 073, Neil6794@hotmail.co.uk
- Ms Anne Keenan, Former Radiation Service Manager, Mater Private Hospital Dublin, +353 (87) 6855643, akeenan@materprivate.ie
- Mrs Aine Hahessy, Radiation Service Manager, Rotunda Hospital Dublin, 01 8171741, ahahessy@rotunda.ie
- Professor Ivan Casserly, Cardiology Consultant, Mater Private Hospital Dublin, +353860664081, stentman@gmail.com
- Mrs Liz McWilliams, Superintendent Radiographer, Daisy Hill Hospital Newry, 02830835128, liz.mcwilliams@southerntrust.hscni.net
- Mr Brian Cosgrave, Radiation service manager, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, brian.cosgrave@hse.ie
Registrationhistory
- Ireland, CORU, RA025266
- UK, Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC), RA73506
- Australia, Aphra, MRP0002347440
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Ireland
- Citizenship: Australian citizen
Languages
Irish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Radiographer
Mater Private Hospital Dublin
05.2023 - 05.2024
Radiographer
Epworth Cath Lab
02.2023 - 03.2023
Radiographer
Vision Radiology
09.2022 - 01.2023
Locum Radiographer
Lake Imaging, St. John of God Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Radiographer
Vision Radiology
07.2020 - 02.2021
Senior Grade Diagnostic Radiographer
Mater Private Hospital Dublin
10.2017 - 02.2020
Diagnostic Radiographer
Southern Trust, Daisy Hill Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2017
Radiographer
CPL Healthcare Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2016
Bsc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging
University of Ulster
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