Rachel Pilgrim

• Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices and advancements in mammography technology.
• Performed diagnostic/ screen breast mammograms in rural Trailer mobiles and fixed clinics
• Performed diagnostic breast mammograms and further assessment views - Tomography, magnification, coned views.
• Implemented quality assurance measures, ensuring consistent high standards for image acquisition and interpretation.
• Helped maintain accreditation status of the facility by adhering to the guidelines and requirements set forth by regulatory agencies.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive breast health services for patients.
• Upheld high level of service to patients , displaying professionalism, confidentiality and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
• Repaired / troubleshot with engineers Siemens /GE Hologic Mammo equipment over the phone

Employed as Locum Mammographer at a variety of BreastScreen organisations around Australia

Running the mobile rural BreastScreen Trailers in the remote country areas

Screening/follow up views/liaise with Head office Radiologists / organise Mobile transportation and accommodation/ work with a variety of cultures in remote areas/ Quality Assurance/ maintain continuing online training/ professional development

Supported patients throughout their care journey, from scheduling appointments to following up on results and referrals as needed.

General Radiography, Casualty, Theatre, Emergency on call, Darkroom Processor maintenance, QA, reception duties

• Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.