Tendai Chiwoko
Melton Mowbry,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with strong patient care and communication skills, adept at integrating into multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrates a detail-oriented approach with a focus on maintaining accurate documentation and excels in problem-solving and critical thinking. Committed to accountability, working within the scope of practice, and continual professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior MRI/ GeneralRadiographer
Nuffield Health
Leicester
09.2023 - Current
- Working across all the disciplines in radiology to produce images of diagnostic quality.
- Performing a wide range of advanced MRI imaging procedures, including specialist examinations.
- Collaborating effectively with Radiologists and healthcare teams to ensure precise imaging and contribute to accurate diagnoses
- Operating and maintaining radiology equipment, performing quality assurance checks to guarantee optimal image quality and equipment functionality.
- Ensuring the safety and comfort of all patients by explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and monitoring them closely during scans.
- Upholding professional standards of practice, including correct patient identification and justification of patient requests.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Locum MRI Radiographer
Globe Locums
Exeter, Devon
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Exposure to different healthcare settings, equipment and patient populations has enabled me to be a versatile radiographer. Roles and duties involved
- Performing a wide range of MRI imaging procedures, including brain, spine, musculoskeletal, and vascular examinations, adhering to facility specific protocols.
- Monitoring patients during scans, promptly addressing any adverse reactions and taking appropriate actions as necessary.
- Proficiently operating MRI equipment and performing quality assurance checks to ensure optimal image quality and equipment functionality.
Senior MRI/ General Radiographer
Princess Margaret Hospital
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
08.2021 - 04.2023
- My day-to-day activities involved collaborating effectively with radiologists and medical teams to ensure accurate imaging is produced and facilitate optimal patient care. Roles and duties involved
- Working across all the disciplines in radiology to produce images of diagnostic quality.
- Provide support during MRI procedures, assisting with patient preparation and equipment setup as needed.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation of imaging protocols used.
- Work, which includes justifying patient requests, correct patient identification, manipulating exposure factors under Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulation 2000 (IRMER)
Senior Bank Radiographer
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Working as part of a team of both senior and junior radiographers clinically and professionally to produce images of diagnostic quality. Rotation throughout the department includes Theatres, Orthopaedic clinics, General and Emergency radiography.
- Ensuring radiography practice standards are upheld by mentoring and supporting students during their clinical training
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay updated on advancements in radiography.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
Diagnostic Radiographer
University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry, Coventry
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Proficiency in plain imaging radiography for Trauma, In and Outpatient and GP referral examinations.
- Competent in Orthopaedic, Neurology and Urology Theatre procedures while using GE equipment.
- Competent in producing and assisting Radiologists in Fluoroscopy examinations.
- Undertaking quality assurance of the equipment, ensuring the equipment is free from malfunctions and faults are reported and dealt with in a correct manner.
- Communication with patients effectively depending on the associated medical conditions, while safely conducting the required examinations.
Education
IV Cannulation Course -
Royal College of Radiographers
07.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire 09.2015 - 07.2018
Access to Higher Education - Sciences
Henley Collage
Coventry 09.2013 - 07.2014
Level 2 Diploma - Applied Sciences
Henley Collage
Coventry 09.2012 - 07.2013
Skills
- Strong patient care and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to new environments and integrate into multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Detail oriented with a focus on maintaining accurate documentation
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking abilities
- Accountability, ability to work within the scope of practice, adhere to continual professional development
- Radiographic knowledge
- Magnetic resonance imaging knowledge
Websites
Equipment Expertise
MRI Equipment Expertise
- GE 450W
- Siemens Magnetom Altea 1.5T
- Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T
- Siemens Magnetom Espree 1.5T
Timeline
Senior MRI/ GeneralRadiographer
Nuffield Health
09.2023 - Current
Locum MRI Radiographer
Globe Locums
04.2023 - 09.2023
IV Cannulation Course -
Royal College of Radiographers
07.2022 - 12.2022
Senior MRI/ General Radiographer
Princess Margaret Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Bank Radiographer
Royal Berkshire Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2021
Diagnostic Radiographer
University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire
09.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
University of Hertfordshire
09.2015 - 07.2018
Access to Higher Education - Sciences
Henley Collage
09.2013 - 07.2014
Level 2 Diploma - Applied Sciences
Henley Collage
09.2012 - 07.2013