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Overview
Work History
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Vincent Costa

Canberra,ACT

Summary

  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills.
  • Ready to help team achieve company goals and care for patients.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Radiographer

Explore Radiology
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Improved image quality by adjusting equipment settings and positioning patients correctly for optimal results.
  • Worked with Fujifilm x-ray console using both manual and AEC exposures.
  • Gained large amount of practice with Cannon CT machine.
  • Prepared and administrated contrast injection for imaging. Automatic and manual injection was performed with supervision. These studies were predominantly performed on brain, chest and abdomen cases.
  • Most non-contrast CT scans were performed on own, along with performing scan reconstructions. Brain, C-spine, L-spine, knee reconstructions were performed on own.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining clean and organised workspaces, enabling efficient patient care.
  • Increased safety standards by regularly inspecting equipment and adhering to radiation protection guidelines, such work involved constant QA checks with CT and x-ray along with lead gown checks.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
  • Followed radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.

Student Radiographer

Lumus Imaging National Capital Private Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Performed all general x-rays independently
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring complete documentation of medical histories, examination findings, and any follow-up appointments required.
  • Managed patient flow effectively along with managing x-ray room.
  • Worked with AGFA and Cannon x-ray machine. Used manual and AEC exposures
  • Able to perform theatre work on own, such cases included discectomy, laminectomy and extremity repair.
  • Assisted in barium swallow cases, and performed cystography cases with guidance.
  • Operated mobile machine on own, performing high pressure setting chest x-rays.

Student Radiographer

I-MED Radiology
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Worked with a carestream x-ray machine using AEC.
  • Performed and assisted in many post hip and knee replacements
  • Performed many mobile chest x-rays.
  • Observed and assisted in fluoroscopy cases

Student Radiographer

Vision X-ray Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively assisting in various imaging modalities including X-ray, CT scans, OPJ and DEXA examinations when required.
  • Worked with shimadzu x-ray machine and console using AEC.
  • Work independently most days, performing general x-rays on my own.
  • Optimised accuracy in patient identification processes by verifying information before starting each procedure.

Student Radiographer

Medical Imaging Base Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Experience using siemens x-ray machine and console
  • Assisted in theatre work and fluoroscopy
  • Worked in emergency department and performed x-rays on category 3 patients. Great deal of experience with modifying techniques.

Student Radiographer

I-Med Radiology Base Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Introduction to patient comfort by providing clear explanations of radiographic procedures and answering questions.
  • Adjusting equipment settings and positioning patients correctly for optimal results.
  • Obtained experience using highly advanced modern Philips x-ray machine and console.

Pharmacy Assistant

Optimal Pharmacy Plus
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and tidy
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Verified patient information to correctly dispense medications.
  • Completed cash register transactions by handling credit and cash payments using pharmacy register system.

Education

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - Medical Radiologic Technology

University of Canberra
Canberra
06.2024

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Radiation Protection
  • Patient Safety
  • Diagnostic Imaging using various modalities
  • Stocking Medical supplies
  • CPR

Certification

  • Year 12 Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR certificate

References

  • Ahmad Jadeer, Registered pharmacist, 0433 414 109
  • Aidan Ingall, Registered radiographer, 0416 413 611

Timeline

Student Radiographer

Explore Radiology
01.2024 - 04.2024

Student Radiographer

Lumus Imaging National Capital Private Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023

Student Radiographer

I-MED Radiology
05.2023 - 06.2023

Student Radiographer

Vision X-ray Group
01.2023 - 03.2023

Student Radiographer

Medical Imaging Base Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022

Student Radiographer

I-Med Radiology Base Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2022

Pharmacy Assistant

Optimal Pharmacy Plus
10.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science - Medical Radiologic Technology

University of Canberra
Vincent Costa