Luke Machin
Bunbury,Western Australia
Summary
Dynamic Chief Radiographer with extensive experience at Apex Radiology, excelling in team management and quality assurance. Proven track record in enhancing departmental efficiency and conducting comprehensive staff training. Skilled in MRI and CT procedures, with a strong commitment to regulatory compliance, patient safety, and obtaining optimal diagnostic imaging.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Radiographer - 2IC
Apex Radiology
Bunbury, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Acting site manager in the absence of my superior.
- Completed the APEX in-house management training course.
- Responsibility for department staff rostering and coordination.
- Involved in the decision making process in order to improve efficiency of the department
- Conducting image quality and reject analysis audits.
- Maintenance and quality assurance checks of equipment.
- Conducting interviews and staff performance reviews.
- Aided with the installation of 2 new CT Scanners, 1 MRI Scanner and 1 X-ray room.
- Continued clinical work while taking part in the on-call and shift roster.
- Ensured that radiology department policies were followed at all times.
- Continued staff training and development.
- Dealing with patients, referrers, and staff complaints.
Senior Radiographer
Apex Radiology
Bunbury, Western Australia
11.2013 - 09.2023
- Versatile role covering multiple modalities. MRI, CT, Cardiac & Vascular Cath Lab, Trauma & General X-ray, Theatre
- Former Radiation Safety Officer (Lead gown screening & Radiation badge distribution)
- Team leader during COVID segregated department schedule
- Hospital based shifts (On-call, Night duties, Weekends)
- Delivered comprehensive training to new technologists and students on equipment, imaging processing, patient relations and best practices.
Radiographer
Middlemore Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2012 - 10.2013
- Theatre and General X-ray role.
- Specialist Orthopedic procedures including percutaneous pelvis fixations.
- Hospital based shift work.
Locum Radiographer
Fremantle Hospital
Fremantle, WA
06.2011 - 01.2012
- Covering General X-ray and Emergency Department.
- Hospital based shift work.
Junior Radiographer
NHS
London, UK
05.2009 - 05.2011
- General X-ray and Emergency department.
- Trained in CT and involved in the on-call roster.
- Cardiac Cath Lab and Vascular Angiography.
- Hospital based shift work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, UK05.2009
Level 1 Certificate MRI
ASMIRT
2017
Skills
MANAGEMENT
- Team Management and Rostering
- Workflow Calendar Management
- Department coordination
- Staff Training & Development
- Quality assurance & Image Analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving & Troubleshooting
- Workplace & Patient safety
- Individual Performance Evaluation
GENERAL
- Cannulation
- CPR
- Manual Handling
- General, Trauma, Portable X-ray
- Fluoroscopy Procedures
- Theatre (Ortho, Urology, General)
ANGIOGRAPHY
- Philips Equipment
- Diagnostic & Interventional
- Cardiac & Vascular
- EVAR (Endovascular Aortic Repair)
- Pacemaker Insertion
- Embolisation
MRI
- Siemens 15T & 3T
- MRI Patient Safety Clearance
- Neuro
- MSK
- Breast Imaging
- Abdomen Imaging
- Pelvis Imaging
- Prostate Imaging
CT
- Cannon 320s & Siemens 128s
- Stroke Perfusion
- Trauma
- Oncology
- Angiography
- Interventional Procedures (NRSI, FJI, Biopsies)
- Basic Cardiac
References
Victoria Bailey Former MRI Manager Apex Radiology 0439943245
Jane Ramsay Site Manager Apex Radiology 0417880912
Joey Chau Current MRI Manager 0405942403
Timeline
Chief Radiographer - 2IC
Apex Radiology
09.2023 - Current
Senior Radiographer
Apex Radiology
11.2013 - 09.2023
Radiographer
Middlemore Hospital
02.2012 - 10.2013
Locum Radiographer
Fremantle Hospital
06.2011 - 01.2012
Junior Radiographer
NHS
05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
University of Hertfordshire
Level 1 Certificate MRI
ASMIRT
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