Lauren Godsall

Responsibilities:

• Delivered high-quality general and CT imaging services in a fast-paced private clinic environment, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
• Actively supported radiologists during interventional CT-guided procedures by maintaining sterile technique, facilitating real-time image acquisition, and promoting efficient workflow, while liaising directly to ensure rapid turnaround of high-quality diagnostic images.
• Assisted in CT protocol development and implementation for CT imaging procedures, including contrast administration.
• Played an active role in training and upskilling radiography staff, including onboarding new employees, providing ongoing technical support, and delivering in-service training on protocols, workflow, and equipment use.
• Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to daily operational needs, frequently rotating between general x-ray, BMD and PETCT covering multiple sites or shifts as required.
• I was an integral part of a collaborative team, actively contributing to workflow coordination, problem-solving, and operational decisions to maintain high service quality.

Equipment: Siemens Go up CT scanner. Biograph Vision Quadra PETCT scanner. Shimadzu digital x-ray system.

?BMD and OPG.

Responsibilities:

• Employed as a full time General and CT Radiographer.
• Working across branches in Maroochydore and Coolum.
• I work closely with the radiologists during interventional examinations such as steroid injections using sterile techniques to prepare and assist while also scanning the patient throughout the procedure.
• Maintaining efficient departmental work flow being able to cannulate the patient prior to the procedure while gaining consent and building rapport.
• I am able to adapt to a wide range of x-ray and processing equipment.

Equipment: The diagnostic equipment currently being used are the Philips processing system and X-ray unit, AGFA processing system and X-ray unit and Toshiba X-ray unit. DEXA lunar machine, Planmeca OPG machine. Siemens go all and go up CT. COMRAD booking system and Televiewer PACS.

Responsibilities:

• Position - Full Site Coordinator Manager at Maroochydore and Full-Time Radiographer (Diagnostic X-rays and CT).
• Employed at X-ray & Imaging as the site Coordinator manager and a General and CT Radiographer.
• The role of Site Coordinator ensures the smooth running of the Maroochydore site from an operational perspective.
• Looking after the day to day responsibilities maintaining stock, checking inventory stock and liaising with radiographers on the floor. Co-ordinating and communicating with selective teams.
• This role is well suited to my strengths of Problem solving skills, communication and responsibility.

Equipment: The diagnostic equipment used was the Philips processing system and x-ray unit, GE X-ray CR, Planmeca OPG, Lunar GE Bone density machine and Toshiba and siemens go and up CT scanner.

Responsibilities:

• Performed high-quality CT examinations using optimized protocols tailored to clinical indications.
• Ensured patient care and safety, including proper identification, informed consent, and reassurance throughout procedures.
• Administered IV contrast media in accordance with hospital policies and monitored for adverse reactions.
• Collaborated effectively with radiologists, nurses, and emergency teams, especially in urgent and trauma cases (e.g. code strokes, polytrauma).
• Maintained accurate records using RIS and PACS, and adhered to hospital protocols for infection control and patient privacy protection.
• Contributed to student and junior staff training, and actively participated in continuing professional development (CPD).

Equipment: Siemens CT Drive. Siemens CT Somatom x.ceed.

Philips Mobile machine

Philips Digital Diagnostic C90 General X-ray machines (DR)

Philips Zenition C-arm machine.

Dmr - patient information system

Karisma Booking system

PACs- Philips intellispace

Track care ED track

Responsibilities:

• Performed General, Theatre, and CT Radiography at Sunshine Coast Private Hospital and six radiology branches.
• Collaborated with radiologists and healthcare professionals to ensure precise image interpretation and pain management.
• Maintained accurate patient records, including image identification and procedural details.
• Delivered exceptional image quality while prioritising patient care and safety.

Equipment: Operated various diagnostic equipment including Philips, Toshiba, and Siemens CT scanners.

Utilized Philips image intensifiers and Medtronic O-arm theatre machines for advanced imaging.

Operated Philips mobile and fluoroscopy machines to enhance procedural efficiency.

Philips, AGFA, Fuji x-ray units and processing systems.

Karisma booking system and Inteleviewer PACS computer systems.

Responsibilities:

• Supervised student radiographers on clinical placement, providing hands-on training, workflow guidance, and feedback in a structured outpatient environment.
• Supported team operations by adapting to daily clinical demands and contributing to a smooth, patient-focused service
• Delivered high-quality CT imaging for a predominantly outpatient caseload, ensuring efficiency, protocol compliance, and patient-focused care.
• Performed general radiography including outpatient, mobile, and theatre imaging, maintaining accuracy and strong communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Equipment: Shimadzu x-ray machine.

Comrad examine: worklist, patient arrival and completed exams.

Comrad reception: daily wordlists and calendar for all modalities.

Inteleviewer PACs system.

Responsibilities:

• Emergency Department, Inpatients, Theatre, Fracture clinics and Outpatient clinics
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure clear communication and cohesive team work.
• Delivered high-quality patient care while demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to support the needs of patient and staff.
• Mentored radiography students to enhance technical skills and knowledge.

Equipment: Siemens Ysio X.pree and Philips Digital Diagnost C90 x-ray machines.

Utilized Philips Zenition and Veridus mobile C-arm flat detector machines in theatre settings.

Medtronic O-arm for advanced imaging procedures.

Ris Qdoc, Agfa Imax PACS, and Carps patient task management systems effectively.

Tracked perioperative processes using PowerChart theatre system and ieMR FirstNet organizer emergency track board.

Responsibilities:

• Locum sole CT Radiographer within the private practice for a two week contract.
• Executed high-quality CT scans and x-ray procedures for outpatients and emergency patients. Performed contrast clinics 2-3 times weekly based on booking requirements.
• Adhered to protocols established by radiologists and clinical staff during imaging sessions.
• Provided x-ray coverage as needed to support departmental operations.
• Communicated effectively with emergency department physicians during offsite contrast clinic operations.
• Familiarized with crash cart and emergency equipment to ensure readiness.

Equipment: Operated Philips Incisive CT scanner and Shimadzu digital x-ray system proficiently.

Utilised Karisma booking system for efficient patient scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Positioned across the Pacific Radiology clinics in Maroochydore, Coolum and Noosa clinics.
• Provide cover across the General X-ray modality.
  Adhere to booked lists alongside walk in services.
  Work in compliance with policies, procedures and protocols on site.

Equipment: The diagnostic equipment used was the Philips processing system and x-ray unit, GE X-ray CR, Planmeca OPG, Lunar GE Bone density machine and Toshiba and siemens go and up CT scanner.

Responsibilities:

• Performed CT scans and x-rays for GP referrals, inpatients, and emergency department needs.
• Worked independently during night and weekend on-call shifts for emergency radiography services.
• Closely worked with specialists, consultant doctors and nurses within the hospital.
• Gained advanced skills and experience through hands-on radiography practice in a rural hospital setting with a diverse caseload.
• Performed red dot reporting on urgent imaging to highlight potential fractures and abnormalities, providing critical preliminary findings that doctors relied on for immediate clinical decisions, especially during off-site radiologist coverage.

Equipment: The diagnostic equipment currently being used are the Konica Minolta processing systems, Shimadzu CR and Siemens CT.

Responsibilities:

• Rotated through a wide range of clinical areas, including operating theatres, NICU, fluoroscopy suite, mobile imaging, and the Emergency Department.
• Performed diagnostic imaging procedures across varied patient populations, from neonatal to trauma, ensuring high standards of care and technical accuracy.
• Worked across all rostered shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights), demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing clinical demands.
• Gained confidence working both independently and as part of larger, multidisciplinary teams during routine and high-pressure situations.
• Maintained a strong understanding of department protocols, radiation safety, and infection control procedures across multiple clinical settings.

Equiptment: Working with both CR and DR x-ray machine systems (Phillips, GE and Siemens). Philips C-arm image intensifiers. Siemens fluoroscopy machine.