Emmanuel Onyango

Work History

Senior Radiographer

City Health Hospital

Nairobi, Nairobi Province

10.2017 - Current

Working as a day radiographer covering 10-8 pm, 5 days shift in a busy out-patient setup
Produce optimal computer-generated images for interpretation by a physician
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories as well as explain to the patient the procedure they are about to undergo to help them understand better as well as to prepare them emotionally.
Reduced exposure to radiation by using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Reviewed diagnostic image quality and sent for physician review.
Captured and developed diagnostic images following physicians' orders.
Assessed and annotated trauma images in line with best clinical practice.
Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film and chemicals.
Assisted junior radiographers in training and development, producing high-performing, diligent radiology teams.
Assessed and justified referrals in accordance with radiation regulations, individual clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
Established patient trust and positive rapport while conducting x-ray CT and ultrasound examinations.
Kept RAD equipment, processing room and supplies tidy and organised.
Welcomed patients, carers, relatives, visitors and other health care staff in polite and professional manner.
Used compassionate bedside manner to ease patient anxiety and support physical and psychological needs.
Used clinical judgment to position x-ray and CT equipment to capture best images.
Protected patient rights through continued discretion and confidentiality.
Created and implemented organised workflows within radiography department in line with service delivery demands.
Maintained working knowledge of ionising radiation regulations to minimise health risks.
Adhere to 10th day rule for LMP for female patients
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs or reactions to physician
Perform daily calibration on equipment to ensure machines work optimally and ensure equipment are serviced periodically to avoid unnecessary breakdown
Responsible for daily charge capture and reconciliation as well as PACS exam reconciliation
Prepared duty rota for the staff to ensure proper coverage of shifts and assigning off days for proper work-life balance
Responsible for making quarterly budget for consumables such as CT/X-Ray films, ultrasound thermal rolls, IV contrast media and weekly stock take
Responsible for ensuring every staff wears TLDs all the time during shift hours and also ensure they are taken for reading every end of the month and dose reports are availed and recorded.

Senior radiographer

Coptic Mission Hospital

Nairobi, Nairobi Province

12.2014 - Current

Working as a night and weekend radiographer covering mostly 24 hours shift over the weekends in a busy in-patient and out-patient setup
Welcomed patients, carers, relatives, visitors and other health care staff in polite and professional manner.
Established patient trust and positive rapport while conducting x-ray, CT and ultrasound examinations.
Shared sensitive assessment results with patients, offering guidance to clarify prognosis and treatment.
Assisted junior radiographers in training and development, producing high-performing, diligent radiology teams.
Used clinical judgment to position x-ray, mammographic, fluoroscopy and CT equipment to capture best images.
Captured and developed diagnostic images following physicians' orders.
Reviewed diagnostic image quality and sent for physician review.
Assessed and annotated trauma images in line with best clinical practice.
Assessed and justified referrals in accordance with radiation regulations, individual clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
Protected patient rights through continued discretion and confidentiality.
Consulted healthcare workers to conduct and interpret results of complex diagnostic procedures.
Complied with KNRA Professional Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Kept RAD equipment, exam rooms and supplies tidy and organized.
Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film and chemicals.
Created and implemented organized workflows within radiography department in line with service delivery demands.
Maintained working knowledge of ionizing radiation regulations to minimize health risks.
Reduced exposure to radiation by using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
Assist interventional radiologist with fluoroscopic procedures including percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography, biliary drainage, hysterosalpingography, catheter placement, aspirations, chest tube placement.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Senior Radiographer

Senior radiographer

Education

Higher National Diploma - Ultrasound

Diploma - Medical Imaging Sciences and Radiography

Kenya Certificate for Secondary School Education - undefined

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