Karen Gee
Pencaitland
Summary
Senior Radiographer with extensive experience in MRI.
Displays outstanding professional knowledge and practical MRI expertise to provide an exceptional service.
HCPC RA32356
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)
NHS Borders
Melrose
09.2009 - 05.2026
Senior MRI Radiographer
NHS Highland, Raigmore Hospital
Inverness
07.2008 - 09.2009
Lead Radiographer (MRI)
Spire Healthcare
Edinburgh
09.2007 - 07.2008
Senior Agency Radiographer
Jennie Reeves
NHS Scotland Various
08.2005 - 09.2007
Bank Paediatric Radiographer
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
08.2005 - 01.2007
Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
01.2002 - 08.2005
Senior Neuroradiographer
DCN NHS Lothian
Edinburgh
02.1999 - 01.2002
Senior Paediatric Radiographer
Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow
Glasgow
04.1997 - 02.1999
Senior Radiographer
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
05.1995 - 04.1997
Paediatric Radiographer
Royal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh
Edinburgh
05.1994 - 05.1995
Senior Radiographer
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London
02.1993 - 05.1994
Radiographer
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
01.1992 - 02.1993
Education
Interpretation of Orbital Radiographs Prior to MRI -
Sheffield NHS Trust
01-2008
IV cannulation Certificate -
College of Radiographers
01-2007
PgCE (Primary) - Education
University of Dundee
Dundee,01-2006
PgD Medical Imaging (MRI) - MRI
Anglia University
01-2005
Professional Certificate Health Service Management - Management
Open University
Milton Keynes, MIK01-1999
BSc Health Studies - Health
Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh01-1997
DCR(R) - Diagnostic Radiography
Guys And St Thomas School of Radiography
London01-1992
Skills
- Wide range of MRI experience over 20 years in NHS, Private and Research sectors
- 15T and 3T
- Deep Resolve enabled equipment
- Current in use of Siemens MRI scanners, Sola, Avanto & Symphony
- Previous use of Philips and GE MRI scanners
- Adults (inpatients, outpatients), Paediatrics, and Research examinations
- Wide range of applications including MSK, Body, Neuro, head and neck, Paediatric, Spinal, breast,MRI Angiography, Cardiac MRI (/- Siemens assist)
- Adult and Paediatric GA MRI Lists
- Bayer pump injectors, Xperion/Solaris
- Excellent communication skills
- British Association of MRI Radiographers MRI Safety Expert and previous policy board member
- MRI responsible person
- SOR IV cannulation certificate and current practical IV cannulation skills
- IOFB orbit assessment qualification
- Protocol building using Siemens exam cockpit including Deep resolve
- Management of day to day MRI scanning lists, waiting times and outsourcing
- Experience of working on and with mobile MRI scanners
- PACS, Soliton and Carestream RIS proficiency
- Excellent professional standards
Timeline
Lead Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)
NHS Borders
09.2009 - 05.2026
Senior MRI Radiographer
NHS Highland, Raigmore Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2009
Lead Radiographer (MRI)
Spire Healthcare
09.2007 - 07.2008
Senior Agency Radiographer
Jennie Reeves
08.2005 - 09.2007
Bank Paediatric Radiographer
NHS Lothian
08.2005 - 01.2007
Superintendent Radiographer (MRI)
University of Edinburgh
01.2002 - 08.2005
Senior Neuroradiographer
DCN NHS Lothian
02.1999 - 01.2002
Senior Paediatric Radiographer
Royal Hospital for Sick Children Glasgow
04.1997 - 02.1999
Senior Radiographer
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
05.1995 - 04.1997
Paediatric Radiographer
Royal Hospital for Sick Children Edinburgh
05.1994 - 05.1995
Senior Radiographer
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
02.1993 - 05.1994
Radiographer
Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
01.1992 - 02.1993
Interpretation of Orbital Radiographs Prior to MRI -
Sheffield NHS Trust
IV cannulation Certificate -
College of Radiographers
PgCE (Primary) - Education
University of Dundee
PgD Medical Imaging (MRI) - MRI
Anglia University
Professional Certificate Health Service Management - Management
Open University
BSc Health Studies - Health
Queen Margaret University
DCR(R) - Diagnostic Radiography
Guys And St Thomas School of Radiography