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Wasiela Brown

Brisbane

Summary

Experienced Radiographer with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled at performing diagnostic X-rays, Cardiovascular Radiography, Mammography, Dexa. Strong knowledge of radiation protection and safety standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Cardiovascular Radiographer

Mater Private Hospital
02.2007 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Created images using fluoroscopy, Coronary Angiograms and Percutaneous Interventions, Cerebral Angiograms and Cerebral Intervention, Diagnostic Vascular Procedure including Interventions help physicians assess and diagnose patients.
  • I also image for Pain Procedures.
  • support Electrophysiology Cardiologist when they do their Electrophysiology Studies including pacemakers , Resynchronisation Devices,
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.

Cardiovascular Radiogapher

Uniting Healthcare St Andrews Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2007
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.
  • Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
  • Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to complete contrast-enhanced heart and cardiovascular system radiographs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.

Diagnostic Radiographer

Dr Lim Radiology
12.1995 - 11.2002
  • Followed departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams.
  • Followed departmental guidelines and protocols and infection control policies in performing diagnostic radiology.
  • Educated patients on exam and provided complete medical record to Radiologist.
  • Performed quality control on equipment according to standard procedures.
  • Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
  • Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
  • Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
  • Captured images using X-Ray Equipment

Radiographer

Briscoe, Allen And Herbert Radiology
01.1992 - 12.1995
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.


Radiographer

Alfred Hospital
07.1989 - 09.1990
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.

Education

Diploma in Diagnostic Ragiography - Radiography

Peninsula Technicon
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1985

High School Diploma -

Heathfield Secondary School
Heathfield, SA
12.1980

No Degree - Tertiary Education

Habibia Primary School
Cape Town, South Africa
12.1975

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Self-Directed
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Cardiovascular Radiographer

Mater Private Hospital
02.2007 - Current

Cardiovascular Radiogapher

Uniting Healthcare St Andrews Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2007

Diagnostic Radiographer

Dr Lim Radiology
12.1995 - 11.2002

Radiographer

Briscoe, Allen And Herbert Radiology
01.1992 - 12.1995

Radiographer

Alfred Hospital
07.1989 - 09.1990

Diploma in Diagnostic Ragiography - Radiography

Peninsula Technicon

High School Diploma -

Heathfield Secondary School

No Degree - Tertiary Education

Habibia Primary School

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