Rigardt Frederick Kruger
Alton Downs,QLD
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a robust background in cardiac healthcare, poised to excel in impactful roles within diverse clinical settings. Expertise includes conducting advanced cardiac diagnostic procedures, performing thorough clinical assessments, and delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Recognized for reliability as a team collaborator, consistently focused on optimizing patient outcomes while adeptly navigating fast-paced environments. Proven ability to drive results through exceptional communication skills, strategic problem-solving, and a comprehensive understanding of cardiac physiology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Physiologist
Rockhampton Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Provision of evidence-based cardiac diagnostic services including Exercise Stress Testing, Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms, Transoesophageal Echocardiograms, 12-lead Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, and Event Monitoring.
- Experience utilising Spacelabs Healthcare, Philips, SunTech, GE Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS).
- Contribution to multi-disciplinary patient-centered care.
- Commitment to quality and service improvement.
- Provision of Basic Life Support training to allied health staff.
- Provision of Cardiac Services Education Presentations, including ‘Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation’ (2023) and ‘Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: A Conduction Abnormality With Dangerous Potential’ (2025).
- Operational supervision and mentoring to clinical placement students.
Administration Officer
Rockhampton Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Administration Officer (AO3) in Emergency Department and Coronary Care Unit.
- Experience with programs such as HBCIS, EDIS, and The Viewer.
Health Practitioner
Rockhampton Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided COVID-19 vaccinations to Central Queensland Community.
- Screening, vaccine preparation, administration, and post-vaccination monitoring of adult and paediatric patients.
- First aid and anaphylaxis management.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Science of Fitness
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided education, screening, assessment, planning, and implementation of exercise programs for prevention and management of chronic diseases and injuries in areas including but not limited to cardiovascular, metabolic, oncology, musculoskeletal, neurological, and various psychological pathologies.
Lifeguard
Royal Life Saving Society Australia | Australian Lifeguard Service
10.2015 - 07.2021
- Provision of First Aid (HLTAID003), CPR (HLTAID001), and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (HLTAID007) at various sites ranging from pools to beaches.
Academic Tutor
King’s College | The University of Queensland
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Tutored students enrolled in a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) or Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours).
Education
Queensland Certificate of Education -
The Rockhampton Grammar School
Rockhampton, QLD11-2015
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07-2021
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
James Cook University
Cairns, QLD12-2031
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
- Analytical problem-solving
- Complex decision-making
- Effective communication
- Clinical competency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cardiac rhythm analysis
Accomplishments
- School Prefect
- Vice-Captain of Co-curricular House
- Captain of Athletics
- Captain of Triathlon
- Full Sporting Honour Colours (Rowing)
Certification
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Exercise Scientist
- First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Working with Children Clearance Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card
- Construction Induction White Card
- QLD Driver’s Licence (Class C and RE)
- QLD Marine Licence (RMDL and PWCL)
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (TERTIARY)
- 1st VIII Rowing (King’s College | The University of Queensland)
- Sporting Half Blue Award (King’s College | The University of Queensland)
Languages
Afrikaans (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Timeline
Cardiac Physiologist
Rockhampton Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Administration Officer
Rockhampton Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Health Practitioner
Rockhampton Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Science of Fitness
03.2021 - 07.2021
Academic Tutor
King’s College | The University of Queensland
01.2021 - 01.2021
Lifeguard
Royal Life Saving Society Australia | Australian Lifeguard Service
10.2015 - 07.2021
Queensland Certificate of Education -
The Rockhampton Grammar School
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) -
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
James Cook University