Gundo Thilivhali
Pretoria
Summary
Patient-focused professional experienced in radiology equipment, procedures and diagnostic requirements. Supports clinical staff with quality imagery and thorough assessments. Caring with patients needing extra support and comfort during challenging procedures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiographer
Department of Health Gauteng
Pretoria
02.2024 - Current
- Operating CT scan machine to produce quality diagnostic scans.
- Operating C-Arm to theatre cases.
- Assisting with MRI procedures.
- Assisting Radiologists with Fluoroscopy examinations.
- Assisting with Angiography during intervention procedures and CATH lab.
- Provided assistance to physicians and other technologists during complex procedures.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
Radiographer
Department of Health Limpopo
Thohoyandou
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
- Calibrated imaging equipment according to manufacturer specifications and established quality control standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all exams performed, including patient data, imaging results and any relevant medical history.
- Offered assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured and disabled patients.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while performing radiologic examinations.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field.
Radiographer
Department of Health Limpopo
Thohoyandou
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Community Service Radiographer
- Helped patients feel comfortable with procedures by explaining steps and answering questions.
- Maintained imaging equipment, assessing for issues and proper functionality after each use, troubleshooting concerns and escalating major issues to maintenance staff.
- Positioned patients correctly in accordance with procedure protocols, using immobilization devices as necessary.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
Education
National Diploma in Radiography - Radiography
Tswane University of Technology
Pretoria 04-2015
Skills
- Contrast media administration
- Community outreach
- Patient care
- Radiation safety
- Patient safety
- Records management
- Picture archiving and communication system
- Pediatric radiography
- Interventional radiology
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Digital radiography
- Trauma radiography
- Quality control
- Computed tomography
- Patient shielding techniques
- Fluoroscopy procedures
- Magnetic resonance imaging
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Radiographer
Department of Health Gauteng
02.2024 - Current
Radiographer
Department of Health Limpopo
01.2016 - 02.2024
Radiographer
Department of Health Limpopo
01.2015 - 12.2015
National Diploma in Radiography - Radiography
Tswane University of Technology