Tony McMahon
North Avoca,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Chief Radiographer with extensive experience at Gosford Private Hospital, excelling in CT imaging and mobile X-ray. Proven track record in staff training and workflow optimization, ensuring DIAS accreditation compliance. Recognized for effective communication and leadership in managing comprehensive imaging services and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Imaging Consultant / KOL
Lifehealthcare (Australia) and Neurologica (USA)
01.2018 - Current
- Lifehealthcare: provide imaging and technical advice on BodyTom (mobile CT). And also provide field applications training for Micro X mobile X-ray product.
- Neurologica: Are the makers of BodyTom and I have become a KOL for their company. This includes posting relevant product information on social media and presenting at RSNA 2022 and 2023.
Chief Radiographer Theatres
Gosford Private Hospital
02.2014 - Current
- Manage comprehensive medical imaging services at GPH theaters, ensuring effective operation.
Oversee the control of capital equipment scheduling to support all imaging modalities including Cath Lab.
Implement staff training, and develop rostering to optimize workflow.
Conduct clinical imaging tasks, including mobile x-ray and fluoroscopy, mobile CT (BodyTom), and spinal navigation (Brainlab, Medtronic) functionalities.
Prepared all required materials for DIAS imaging accreditation compliance for the past two four-year cycles.
Senior Radiographer
Hornsby Public Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Emergency radiology, sole nightshift CT radiographer, theatre and general x-ray.
Chief Radiographer
Central Coast Radiology Kanwal
01.2011 - 01.2012
- CT (Siemens 64) scanning including CTCA. Day to day running of a large private practise, which included rostering, consumable and capital equipment ordering.
CT Applications Specialist
GE Healthcare
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Training GE clients on all CT models ranging from Lightspeed 4 Slice up to VCT 64 slice regarding writing protocols, scanning technique and general operations of the equipment. Liaising with radiologist, radiographers and heads of department concerning their individual requirements to their CT services.
CT Radiographer / Practice Manager
Muswellbrook Diagnostic Imaging
09.2008 - 09.2010
- CT (GE Lightspeed) General Radiography, General Administration duties, Meeting Budget Targets, Liaising between GP's and Radiologist. Staffing issues and training of staff and students. Conducting in-services for GP's.
Radiographer / Casual Radiographer
Muswellbrook Base Hospital Imaging
09.2008 - 09.2010
- After hours on call radiography.
Radiographer
Orange Base Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Cardiac Cath Lab, Neonatal, Theatre, Trauma, Remote radiography and training of PDY and Student.
CT Radiographer (Siemens 128 & 16 slice)
Erina Diagnostic Imaging
01.2007 - 06.2008
- Cardiac CT, General CT, General Radiography and training of PDY and Students.
PDY Radiographer
Gosford Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
- General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Theatre, Mobiles, and Trauma.
Anatomy Tutor
University of Newcastle
02.2005 - 08.2005
- Teaching face to face first year medical and MRS students anatomy.
Education
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - Diagnostic Radiography
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, Australia01.2005
Open Foundation - Physics, Science Mathematics
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, Australia01.2002
Higher School Certificate -
St. Francis Xavier's College
Newcastle, Australia01.1987
High School Certificate -
St. Pius X High School
Newcastle, Australia01.1985
Skills
- CT imaging and mobile X-ray
- Fluoroscopy procedures
- Equipment maintenance and quality assurance
- Staff training and workflow optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- DIAS accreditation preparation
References
- Mr Garth O'Brien, Singleton Hospital, Chief Radiographer, 0422234748
- Mr Richard Brookhouse, Cornerstone Health, National Head of Radiology, 0468317779
- Dr Saira Hussain, Gosford Private Hospital, Anaesthetist, 0400480127
Timeline
Imaging Consultant / KOL
Lifehealthcare (Australia) and Neurologica (USA)
01.2018 - Current
Chief Radiographer Theatres
Gosford Private Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Senior Radiographer
Hornsby Public Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2014
Chief Radiographer
Central Coast Radiology Kanwal
01.2011 - 01.2012
CT Applications Specialist
GE Healthcare
09.2010 - 12.2010
CT Radiographer / Practice Manager
Muswellbrook Diagnostic Imaging
09.2008 - 09.2010
Radiographer / Casual Radiographer
Muswellbrook Base Hospital Imaging
09.2008 - 09.2010
Radiographer
Orange Base Hospital
06.2008 - 09.2008
CT Radiographer (Siemens 128 & 16 slice)
Erina Diagnostic Imaging
01.2007 - 06.2008
PDY Radiographer
Gosford Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
Anatomy Tutor
University of Newcastle
02.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - Diagnostic Radiography
University of Newcastle
Open Foundation - Physics, Science Mathematics
University of Newcastle
Higher School Certificate -
St. Francis Xavier's College
High School Certificate -
St. Pius X High School
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