Mary Kate McCoy

• Reviewed and triaged MRI referrals carefully, guaranteeing correct execution of requested examinations.
• Conducted regular QA checks to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
• Maintained patient and MRI safety at all times
• Delivered clear diagnostic images for effective treatment planning. I have experience in MSK, body, cardiac and angiography and breast imaging.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality. I have set up the Paediatric MRI under GA service in KPH NW. Liaising with doctors, theatre and booking staff to ensure the effective running of these sessions.
• Coordinated scheduling for outpatient appointments optimising department workflow.
• Organised workflow effectively in a high-pressure environment to meet tight deadlines - a variety of WLI and private patients.
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Full time radiographer in MRI Unit. Maintaining high standard of care and MRI safety.

Working and scanning within the MRI team. Advising and assisting junior staff and students, prioritising lists and workloads.

QA.

Regular CPD.

Working out of hours as required.

Fully trained in MR scanning neuro, MSK, breast, cardiac, general anaesthetics, paediatrics and general MR. Experience in mentoring and training new staff and students.

Carrying out more specialised GA lists

Assessment of Pacemaker safety prior to MRI. Scanning of pacemaker patients.

I performed week day and weekend sessions independently and with other radiographers. I have a varied workload of musculo-skeletal, neurology, gynaecology and heptology, angiography and arthrography scans. I am competent in performing I.V cannnulations. I am responsible for the safe practice in the department and training and management of both clinical and clerical staff.

I complete monthly audits for the site - image quality, patient health record, LMP, IV Audits to name a few. Furthermore, I am responsible for ensuring adequate stock control and rotation.

I complete daily and monthly quality assurance of equipment, alongside this I am a both Risk Assessor and Fire warden for the department, and have completed SQT training in this. I visit various other sites in Northern Ireland completing risk assessments and suggesting ways to overcome risks.

I have Sectra super user rights after completing training in this an can deal with PACS issues as and when they occur.

I provide cover on other Alliance Medical sites and have experience on both GE and Siemens MR Scanners. I have worked on the Siemens 1.5T Avanto, Essenza and Aera scanners.

Additional, in the past I have provided cover for the X-ray unit in the NWIH. I have obtained certification in Orbital Reporting and carry out and report these x-rays when needed.

I regularly insert peripheral IV cannulas for contrast injections.