Chipo Sharon Machumi
Maidstone,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Diagnostic Radiographer committed to upholding high-quality patient provisions in pressured hospital environments. Completed general, OPG and theatre X-ray tasks to agreed standards for safe, compliant services. Worked flexibly to meet on-call and round-the-clock department needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Diagnostic Radiographer
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, United Kingdom
04.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care by maintaining a calm and supportive atmosphere during procedures.
- Assisted in complex diagnostic procedures for detailed imaging results.
- Enhanced clinical decision-making with clear, precise radiographic imagery.
- Improved workplace efficiency through streamlined processes in the radiography department.
- Working in various shifts across 7 days and participating in out-of-hour duties.
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
- Complying with the Trust policies on infection control and hand hygiene.
- Rotating through theatres, portables, CT, ECRP, A&E and general x-rays.
- Communicate effectively with different staff members and patients and liaise with wards and porters to organize patient transport.
- Vetting of x-ray and CT requests and liaising with the refers if more information is required.
- Practising within HCPC and NHS code of conduct.
- Understanding and keeping my knowledge up to date regarding IR (ME)R, health and safety policies.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Support Solutions
Mogadishu, Somalia
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided high-quality patient care by maintaining a calm and supportive atmosphere during procedures.
- Assisted in complex diagnostic procedures for detailed imaging results.
- Enhanced clinical decision-making with clear, precise radiographic imagery.
- Improved workplace efficiency through streamlined processes in the radiography department.
- Participated in radiation protection incorporating the ALARA principle and the radiation protection guidelines.
- Used Focused Assessment Sonography in trauma (FAST) to check for internal bleeding. Participated in on-call duties.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
Harare, Zimbabwe
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Participated in departmental infection control as per the department protocol, the ministry of Health as well as WHO.
- Communicated effectively with the patients, giving clear instructions on the examination, waiting period, and when they expect the results.
- Generated good-quality diagnostic images using both DR and CR systems.
- Participated in radiation protection of the patient, staff, and accompanying relatives putting into consideration the ALARA principle and radiation protection measures implemented by the RPAZ and IR (ME)R
- Mentored student radiographers on their clinical placements.
- Participated in on-call duty roaster.
- Managed patient records meticulously for accurate tracking of medical history and treatment progressions.
Graduate Trainee Diagnostic Radiographer
Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
Harare, Zimbabwe
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Communicated well with patients, keeping them well informed about the procedure, waiting periods, and the collection of results.
- Prepared and positioned the patients for imaging and selected the exposure factors accordingly.
- Generated radiographic images of good quality for patient diagnosis.
- Participated in multidisciplinary quality and service improvements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Monitored and enforced radiation protection.
- Review patients’ needs and medical history to determine the correct imaging technique.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills whilst operating advanced radiologic technology equipment such as CT scanners and MRI machines for precise image capturing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
National University of Science and Technology
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
- Radiological safety awareness
- Intravenous contrast administration
- Professional empathy
- Calm under pressure
- Mobile and theatre imaging
- CT scans
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Diagnostic Radiographer
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
04.2024 - Current
Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Support Solutions
04.2021 - 03.2024
Diagnostic Radiographer
Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
09.2018 - 02.2020
Graduate Trainee Diagnostic Radiographer
Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
09.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
National University of Science and Technology
01.2014 - 12.2018
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