Abednego Zachariah
Hull,Hull
Summary
I ’am dedicated, sympathetic, hardworking, enthusiastic, RRBN and HCPC Registered Radiographer with six years of experience in Diagnostic imaging (CT and General Radiography). Radiographer with full understanding and knowledge of PACS and RIS. A critical thinker with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. I approach challenges with can-do attitude. I put patients as best interest at heart. I ‘am very passionate about Medical Imaging, IT in Medical imaging, optimising radiation dose and workflow. I’ am a fast learner, eager to gain more experience day by day in a broader range duties and responsibilities to provide compromise and effective high-quality radiographic services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
CT Specialist Radiographer
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
06.2025 - 04.2026
- 1. Work under direction from the section manager and occasionally deputise.
- 2. Help supervise the effective and efficient running of the department including supervision of students, assistant radiography practitioners and clinical imaging support workers.
- 3. Assist the Section Manager in monitoring and controlling workloads, ensuring that staff flexibility is maximized and an efficient service is delivered.
- 4. Rotate between your designated specialist areas of the radiology department.
- 5. Maintain high working standards by keeping an up-to-date knowledge of developments and techniques in radiography and to help facilitate the introduction of such as appropriate.
- 6. Participate in department and clinical audit and research projects.
- 7. Report any malfunction and breakdown of equipment, completing department equipment fault records and taking the appropriate action if the equipment is unsafe.
- 8. Undertake all imaging examinations in your designated imaging department using established departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.
- 9. Achieve and maintain a high standard of radiographic technique, selecting imaging modalities and techniques appropriate to suit the needs of the patient and ease diagnosis for the referring clinician.
- 10. Actively participate in the induction of new employees, which may include mentorship and provision of training.
- 11. Assist in the departmental Quality Assurance and be actively involved in future developments. Etc.
CT and General Radiographer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2023 - 05.2025
- 1. To contribute to the training of undergraduates, postgraduates, including medical staff, medical students and radiographic assistants applicable to their needs on a daily basis.
- 2. Show evidence of Continued Professional Development. Fulfil mandatory training requirements, in-service and staff development training and take part in the annual appraisal system.
- 3. Report all incidents or accidents involving patients, visitors or staff and ensure complete accurate statements and reports are submitted.
- 4. Liaise with the department leads regarding equipment maintenance and faults, ensuring that the correct documentation is completed.
- 5. To review current customs and practices within their team and modality and to take part in innovative and constructive problem solving to develop and improve the service.
- 6. To maintain professional standards according to the registration criteria as defined by HCPC and Code of Conduct of the College of Radiographers.
- 7. To promote good relationships in their dealings with other departments, hospital staff, patients and the public.
- 8. Contribute to the organization of the day to day working of the area by planning and prioritizing own workload based on clinical priority; incorporating the training needs of other staff.
- 9. Communicate effectively with the Modality Team Lead, Consultant Radiologists, clinical staff and radiology assistant staff, regarding operational and clinical issues.
- 10. To provide a safe environment for both staff, patients and visitors, complying with current legislation relating to all aspects of health and safety, the relevant service safety regulations, reporting any untoward incidents and having involvement in risk assessments, and incident reporting.
- 11. To undertake all duties with due regard to infection control and take appropriate measures to minimize risk to others.
- 12. To take part in the departmental quality assurance programmes.
- 13. Recognize abnormal images and discuss with senior staff, Advanced Practitioners and the clinical lead of the area the necessity for further imaging.
- 14. Ability to scan independently for perform almost all the CT protocol within the trust.
- 15. Ensure protocols for the administration of contrast media and drugs with adverse side effects are adhered and be competent in the preparation of automatic injectors for the IV injection of contrast media (e.g.) in the CT scan. Etc
Rotational Radiographer
Moddibo Adama University Teaching Hospital and Union Diagnostic and Clinical Services
Yola
02.2020 - 07.2023
- 1. Justifying every request before performing any examination in plain film, CT scan, MRI scan and ultrasound.
- 2. Perform radiographic examinations in the radiology department, in the wards, in operating theatres, and in any other areas as required.
- 3. Preparation of patients for radiological procedures and giving necessary instructions.
- 3. Undertake on-call and night duties, providing emergency imaging service for general radiography, CT, and theatre.
- 4. Performing routine x-ray procedures for different body parts such as chest x-ray, skull x-ray, pelvic x-ray, spatial frames, scoliosis, Judets, out left and inlet, lumbosacral x-ray, etc.
- 5. Involve in barium meal, barium swallow, barium enema, intravenous urography, retrograde urethrography, hysterosalpingography, CT IVU, etc in some cases when Radiologist/Chief Radiographer gives me privilege to perform the examination.
- 6. Ensuring that the stated procedure as requested by a doctor corresponds to the patient's complaint, and radiographic request.
- 7. Assist in ensuring the departmental staff provides a welcoming atmosphere to patients, relatives, and other staff.
- 8. Maintain an awareness of current trends and practices relevant to the department with participation in any staff development programs in operation.
- 9. Performing Computed Tomography (CT) procedures of various body parts.
- 10. Performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures of various body parts.
- 11. Communicate with and reassure patients including those who may be distressed, uncooperative, or have learning difficulties, to gain their cooperation including abusive patients, stroke patients, cancer patients, and children suspected of receiving non-accidental injuries.
- 12. Ensuring the accurate processing, storage, and transfer of patient's confidential data and information through the RIS/PACS system.
- 13. Mentor and support radiography students during training and clinical postings, ensuring the Practice standards are upheld and coordinate NYSC radiographers. Etc
Education
BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography
University of Maiduguri
Skills
- General radiography expertise Trauma management Inpatient care Outpatient services
- CT imaging and angiography Neuro trauma assessment Contrast-enhanced studies Vascular scanning techniques
- Theatre imaging in orthopaedics Theatre imaging in urology Emergency surgical procedures
- Mobile radiography expertise ICU imaging proficiency Neonatal imaging skills
- Quality assurance procedures Audit and compliance Research protocol development Protocol amendment management
- Radiation protection compliance
- clear communication
- collaborative teamwork
- Time management
Certification
- IV Cannulation (2025)
- Advanced Life Support (2025)
- Manual Handling Training (2025)
- Radiation Protection / IR(ME)R Updates (2025)
- Patient Specific Group (2025)
- Leadership and Management in Health (2025)
- CT Colonography anatomy, 2026.
- Emergency finding in CT, 2026.
- Advanced Cross-Sectional Anatomy, 2026. Etc
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- HCPC Registered Radiographer.
- CT Scan machine I Worked with; Canons
- 1. Aquilion Prime
- 2. Aquilion ONE Genesis
- 3. Serve SP
- Siemens
- 1. SOMATOM Edge Plus
- 2. SOMATOM Drive
- 3. SOMATOM Flash
- 4. SOMATOM X.cite
- 5. Siemens SOMATOM go.Top
- GE Optima CT660
Timeline
CT Specialist Radiographer
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
06.2025 - 04.2026
CT and General Radiographer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust
08.2023 - 05.2025
Rotational Radiographer
Moddibo Adama University Teaching Hospital and Union Diagnostic and Clinical Services
02.2020 - 07.2023
BSc (Hons) - Diagnostic Radiography
University of Maiduguri