Chinenye Rita Nwachukwu
Rainham,Kent
Summary
I’m an experienced and fully qualified Radiographer who is efficient, thorough and passionate about delivering the best level of professional Radiography. I have acquired desirable healthcare experience in the key areas of Radiography field and have the required physical, mental and emotional strength to stand up to the rigorous of this demanding profession. Highly flexible and exercise willingness to work as a team to constantly improve service delivery and maximize patients’ satisfaction through contribution to the organizational set goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton
04.2021 - 01.2026
- Ensure that radiological procedures are properly explained to patients and written consent obtained before commencement of the procedure
- Perform general quality diagnostic computed tomography procedure including routine contrast and non-contrast studies, vascular studies and multiphasic studies (Using Siemens Somatom Edge and Force).
- Perform general quality diagnostic digital plain x-ray and Fluoroscopy guided barium studies with adequate radiation protection techniques.
- Currently undertaking in-house training in mammography
- Perform digital image post-reconstruction and ensure the acquired images are transferred to the PACS.
- Perform peripheral intravenous cannulation for patients requiring IV contrast injections
- Perform a quick blood creatinine level test using Point of Care rapid test machine to ascertain adequate renal function before intravenous contrast injection.
- Ensure adequate patient safety during radiological examinations involving ionizing radiation through strict adhesion of the safety standard and trust policy
- Ensure Radiological procedures for each patient are properly documented on the designated platform and maintain patient's right of privacy and confidentiality.
- Report any equipment malfunction or unusual change in quality of images produced to the appropriate authority and communicate with the service engineer to effect repair.
- Ensuring patients are properly screened before proceeding with imaging with emphasis on patient safety and suitability for the procedure
- Perform daily and periodic equipment quality control checks and ensure that emergency system/equipment are ready for use and easily accessible
- Ensure adherence to adequate infection control measures in line with hospital policy and participate in monthly departmental clinical and modality audit.
- Carry out theatre C-arm image intensifier procedures as well as mobile x-ray for ward and ICU patients.
- Provide on-call services
- Participate in organising, monitoring and ordering Radiology stocks, ensuring adequate stocking of Radiology consumables.
- Participate in training and assisting new Radiology staffs achieve necessary competencies.
- Communicate with wards and pottering department to organise patient's transport within the hospital.
- Report incidences within the department using the designated reporting platform (Datix)
- Provide after care advice to patient following radiological procedures and call the attention of patient's clinical team when necessary.
Dental Radiographer
CT Dent Limited
London
- Ensure accurate patients’ identification before any radiological investigation.
- Ensure adherence to adequate infection control measures in line with organisation policy.
- Ensure dental x-ray procedures are explained to the patient in the simplest possible way.
- Ensure strict adherence to the standard radiation protection guideline with regards to dental radiography.
- Perform high quality digital orthopantomograms and cephalometry with adequate post processing of acquired images.
- Perform sectional, quadrant, mandibular and maxilla Cone-beam CT(equipment used include OP300,OP700 AND KAV ICAT CBCT).
- Dental Care
Diagnostic Radiographer
Abuja Clinics Limited
Maitama Abuja
06.2018
- Ensure accurate patients identification procedure and documentation of patient’s bio-data.
- Effective patient communication before, during and after radiological investigation.
- Providing support and reassurance to patients, taking into account their physical and psychological needs.
- Ensure proper patient booking and provide extensive explanation for good patient preparation before radiological procedures.
- Ensure strict adherence to the standard radiation protection guideline.
- To assess and ensure validity of requested radiological investigation before carrying out the procedure.
- Ensure adherence to adequate infection control measure.
- Performing basic Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedure such as Brain, Spine, Breast, Joints and so on with special attention to patient care and safety.
- Perform various quality diagnostic digital plain x-ray and with Radiologist to carryout advance radiological investigation.
- Perform various basic contrast and non-contrast computed tomography procedure with adequate patient care
- Obtain accurate patient’s record on allergy status with regards to intravenous administration of contrast agent.
- Administer contrast media with regards to age, anthropometric values, pathology and type of examination performed.
- Ensure good patient’s maneuver, accurate positioning and maintain high degree of accuracy during imaging procedures.
- Provide after care advice to patients following radiological procedures.
- Utilization of radiographic equipment in a manner prescribed by the manufacturer and in accordance with regulations and global best practice.
- Applying radio-protective device when necessary, during radiological examination.
- Maintain effective communication with other team member and staffs both verbally and electronically.
- Respect and maintain patient's right of privacy and confidentiality
- Carrying out electrocardiography procedure and spirometry procedures.
- Documenting patient reports using RIS.
- Post processing and writing DICOM images on recordable CD and uploading patient’s information to PACS.
- Preparing monthly statistics for radiological investigations done.
- Periodic seminar presentations for continuous professional development.
Intern Radiographer
Federal Teaching Hospital
Ido-Ekiti, Nigeria
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Ensure that radiological procedures are properly explained to patients and in some cases written consent is obtained before commencement of the procedure.
- Ensure accurate patients identification procedure and documentation of patient’s bio-data.
- Ensure proper patient booking and provide extensive explanation for good patient preparation before radiological procedures
- Assist the radiologist in some advanced contrast radiographic procedures such as HSG, Fistulogram, MCU, RUG and so on.
- Assist surgeons in some theatre procedures to provide a visual guide using the C-arm unit.
- Perform wards and ICU x-ray procedures using mobile x-ray unit.
- Ensure that patients, staffs and the environment are protected from the harmful effects of radiation through strict adherence to the principle of radiation protection
- Maintain good communication network with both radiology and staff of other department to ensure harmony.
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of radiological equipment and accessories
- Ensures all radiological investigations and their reports are properly filed
- Perform digital x-rays and post processing of x-ray images to give quality diagnostic information
- Provides On-call services in cases of emergency.
- Respect and maintain patient's right of privacy and confidentiality
- Participate in periodic unit-based quality assurance and radiation safety checks
Education
Bachelors of Sciences - Radiography and Radiological Sciences
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Anambra state, NigeriaWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Federal Government Girls’ College Onitsha
Anambra state, NigeriaFirst School leaving Certificate - undefined
Krosa Model Nursery and Primary School Awamiba
Anambra state, NigeriaCertification
- Post graduate Certificate in Computed Tomography by The Institute of Radiography at Meicure diagnostic centre, Oshodi, Lagos State, Nigeria. 2016
- Radiation safety certificate for Radiographers by Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory authority. 2020
- BP Training on Intravenous Cannulation with Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, London
Affiliations
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Society Of Radiographers (SOR)
- Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
- Medical Imaging Society of Nigeria (MISON)
Timeline
Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
04.2021 - 01.2026
Diagnostic Radiographer
Abuja Clinics Limited
06.2018
Intern Radiographer
Federal Teaching Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2017
Dental Radiographer
CT Dent Limited
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Federal Government Girls’ College Onitsha
First School leaving Certificate - undefined
Krosa Model Nursery and Primary School Awamiba
Bachelors of Sciences - Radiography and Radiological Sciences
Nnamdi Azikiwe University