SOPHIE QUILTER
WAGGA WAGGA ,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Radiographer with extensive experience at Western Health, excelling in patient care and communication. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency while maintaining high-quality imaging standards. Committed to continuous education and adept at navigating challenging patient demographics, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout procedures. Passionate about teamwork and dedicated to advancing medical imaging practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiographer
I-MED
WAGGA WAGGA , NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Utilised mobile imaging and x-ray equipment in general X-ray department, operating rooms, patient bedsides, and mammograms.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field.
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Calibrated imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established quality control standards.
Radiographer (Grade 1)
Western Health
MELBOURNE , VIC
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked in the operating theatre (adult & paediatric), ran fluoroscopic lists, and undertook general, trauma, and mobile radiography practices.
- Endured a difficult patient demographic, such as language barriers, and worked alongside paediatric patients.
- Worked in trauma rooms for both adult and paediatric patients.
Medical Imaging Assistant (MIA)
Western Health
Sunshine
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to the department's workflow.
- Escorted patients to and from the general and trauma X-ray departments.
- Developed and labeled diagnostic images and films in accordance with established quality standards.
- Verified patient ID using the 4 W's protocol
- Provided technical support to the medical staff during various medical imaging procedures.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Medical Imaging Technical Assistant (Grade 2)
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Wagga Wagga
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted with patient transport arrangements, ensuring safe and timely transfers.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Learnt how to safely utilise hospital beds and transport patients safely
- Adhered to established protocols for infection control practices.
Education
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL RADIATION SCIENCE WITH SPECIALISATION - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
CHARLES STURT UNIVERISTY
12.2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Communication
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical decision making
- Methodical approach
- Workplace safety
- Accountability
- Ambition
- Hardworking
- Desire for education
- Willingness to learn
- Exploration of new opportunities
Placements
- 2nd Year, Bendigo Health, 4 Week Block, 2021
- 2nd Year, I-MED Wagga Wagga, 4 Week Block, 2021
- 3rd Year, Parkes Health Service, 6 Week Block, 2022
- 3rd Year, Imaging Associates Wagga Wagga, 6 Week Block, 2022
- 4th Year Program, Western Health Melbourne, 33 Weeks Total, 01/23, 09/23
Cpd Engagement And Achievements
- Vic Branch Winter Education Weekend, 07/23, 10 hours
- NSW Image Critique Seminar, 09/23, 2.5 hours
- Western Health Intern Tutorials, 01/23 - 11/23, 128 hours
- Engaged in APPS training on Siemens II, 2023
- Participated in helping and guiding students, 2024
- Awarded Executive Deans Award CSU, 2023
- Captained sports teams (netball) and Awarded House Captain at school, 2019
Roles And Responsibilities
- Performing general radiography and trauma radiography
- Adapting techniques to gain the required images.
- Operating theatre radiography (Orthopaedic, Urology, Neurology and more)
- Mobile Radiography (portable CXR in resus and on wards)
- Fluoroscopy during interventional radiology
- Application of RIS/PACS
- OPG
- Mammography
References
- Adam Steward, Clinical Tutor – Western Health, adam.steward@wh.org.au, 04 03 008 754
- Jessica Watson, Clinical Educator – Western Health, jessica.watson@wh.org.au, 04 21 720 559
- Nick Stephenson, Radiologist - I-Med Wagga, nick.stephenson@i-med.com.au, 04 27 667 368
- Scott Bowden, Cath Lab Modality Lead - I-Med Wagga, scott.bowden@i-med.com.au, 04 07 487 284
Certification
- BACHELOR OF MEDICAL RADIATION SCIENCE
- NSW EPA LICENCE
- COMPETENT IN GENERAL XRAY/THEATRE/FLUOROSCOPY
- MAMMOGRAPHY TRAINED
- SOME CT EXPOSURE - WILLING TO LEARN
Timeline
Radiographer
I-MED
06.2024 - Current
Radiographer (Grade 1)
Western Health
01.2024 - 06.2024
Medical Imaging Assistant (MIA)
Western Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Medical Imaging Technical Assistant (Grade 2)
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2024
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL RADIATION SCIENCE WITH SPECIALISATION - DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
CHARLES STURT UNIVERISTY
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