Penny Breerton
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Experience
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Perth Radiological Clinic
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Radiographer
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Mar 2017 - Present
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Healthcare Imaging Services
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Radiographer
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May 2016 - Mar 2017
Full Time Permanent Position Work between two multidisciplinary medical centre sites as one of the Lead Senior Radiographers conducting CT examinations (Toshiba 16), general and dental radiography Acting Head Radiographer since August 2016 - job sharing the role with another Senior Radiographer Competent at performing a wide range of contrast and non contrast CT examinations, CT guided interventional procedures, angiograms and pain management lists Able to work autonomously as the sole radiographer within a medical centre environment, providing imaging and support to over 8 onsite GP's Administrative duties, conducting audits, developing clinic plans and resolving IT/PACS issues Basic staff interviewing experience and full involvement in induction, orientation and training Responsible for recording the two monthly stock take and ordering for the whole department Currently reviewing and revising the CT protocols across all sites with the radiologist Trained and competent in IV cannulation
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Relieving Radiographer
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Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
Senior Radiographer - Super Reliever (Oceanic Medical Imaging were taken over by PRC in October 2015) Work across multiple sites conducting CT examinations using 3 different operating systems, general and dental radiography Competent at performing cardiac CT and calcium studies, interventional procedures (eg. biopsies and picc lines) as well as pain management lists Involvement and understanding of PET-CT by working closely with nuclear medicine technologists to provide diagnostic CT examinations for the FDG and PSMA studies Trained and competent in IV cannulation Adaptable and able to provide relief to sites in busy areas due to sickness and holiday Supervise and instruct radiography students from Curtain University
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Oceanic Medical Imaging
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radiographer
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Senior Radiographer, Full Time 2 Year Contract Work across 3 sites conducting CT examinations using 3 different operating systems, general and dental radiography Competent at performing cardiac CT and calcium studies, interventional procedures (eg. biopsies and picc lines) as well as pain management lists Involvement and understanding of PET-CT by working closely with nuclear medicine technologists to provide diagnostic CT examinations for the FDG and PSMA studies Trained and competent in IV cannulation Administrative duties, PACS and IT support Supervise and instruct radiography students from Curtain University Completed the clinical supervisors 2 day workshop held by Curtain University to enable more involvement with students training needs
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Hollywood Private Hospital
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Australia
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Cath Lab Radiographer
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Jan 2012 - Sep 2014
Senior Radiographer, Full time Permanent position Specialised angiography suite - competent in cardiac angiography/angioplasty, vascular intervention, radiological procedures, implantable devices and pain management lists Departmental radiation safety assistant - responsible for the monitoring and changeover of dose badges for all staff members including theatre and gastroenterology Development of staff handbooks, qualitative audits and other administrative duties Member of a 24 hour emergency service roster including weekend work Advanced training in using and reconstructing dyna CT imaging Mentoring new staff members
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Peel Health Campus
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Locum Radiographer
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Locum CT/General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP, outpatients and ED patients, CT, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables, chiropractic full length spinal assessments and dental radiography Member of a 24 hour emergency service roster including CT/general on call from home Locum CT/General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP, outpatients and ED patients, CT, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables, chiropractic full length spinal assessments and dental radiography Member of a 24 hour emergency service roster including CT/general on call from home
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Swan District Hospital
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Australia
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Medical Practices
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Locum Radiographer
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
Locum CT/General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP, outpatient and ED patients, CT, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables and dental radiography Member of a 24 hour emergency service roster including CT/general on call from home Supervised and instructed radiography students from Curtain University Locum CT/General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP, outpatient and ED patients, CT, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables and dental radiography Member of a 24 hour emergency service roster including CT/general on call from home Supervised and instructed radiography students from Curtain University
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Osborne Park Hospital
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Locum Radiographer
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
Locum General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP and outpatients, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables and dental radiography Supervised and instructed radiography students from Curtain University Locum General Radiographer Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 2 general rooms for GP and outpatients, 1 fluoroscopy room for screening lists, theatre, portables and dental radiography Supervised and instructed radiography students from Curtain University
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Radiographer
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Jul 2008 - Apr 2011
Band 5 Radiographer, Full time, Permanent position Worked in all areas of the radiology department, including 4 general rooms for GP and outpatients, 2 general rooms for ED patients, a dedicated room for ward patients, a dedicated room for chest referrals, 2 fluoroscopy rooms for screening lists, theatre, portables, chiropractic full length spinal assessment and dental radiography Specialised on a rotational basis in the vascular interventional suite and successfully completed all relevant competencies Departmental manual handling trainer carrying out yearly updates and providing mandatory training for new staff members Supervised and instructed radiography students involving weekly written feedback sheets Responsible for mentoring a new graduate team member one to one
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Education
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Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer