Radiographer
Kennedy Musakanya Bwalya
Radiographer
Gaborone,GA
Summary
A highly skilled and dedicated radiographer with over 9 years of experience of delivering high quality diagnostic imaging and patient care. Competent in performing general x-ray, ward/mobile radiography, theatre radiography, A&E (Trauma) Radiography, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols. Achieved consistent in imaging that improved departmental efficiency. Experience in training new staff and enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and care. Eager to bring expertise and patient-centred approach to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
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Work History
Principle Radiography officer
Botswana Defense Force (BDF) Glen Valley Clinic
11.2019 - Current
- Accountable for work schedules and participating in departmental rota, organizing skill sets with multidisciplinary team members to deliver a coordinated approach to patient care and effective patient management.
- Responsible for logging and reporting imaging and equipment faults, while actively participating in quality assurance testing of specialized equipment to ensure regular maintenance and continuous enhancement to diagnostic service standards and patient care.
- Responsible for performing routine trauma radiography on patients within the radiology unit.
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to departmental protocols while implementing appropriate radiation protection and monitoring measures in all radiographic examinations conducted.
- Responsible for fortifying the Radiography department's operations, supporting healthcare experts in providing radiographic services by preparing and positioning patients accurately for optimal imaging.
- Responsible for identifying the patients by ensuring three patient identifiers before ionizing radiation exposure is made.
- Responsible for training new staff and students in equipment and procedures in general x-ray department.
Radiography officer
Ministry of health Botswana (Extension 2 Hospital)
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Produced consistently high-quality radiographic imaging examinations in an effective, resourceful, and flexible manner, ensuring optimal patient care and safety, while undertaking audits for resource management.
- Applied substantial clinical knowledge, reasoning skills, and evidence-based practice in delivering radiology services.
- Provided relevant evaluations of patient conditions, translating and interpreting complex statistical data and employing the best imaging technology for optimal delivery of person-centred radiology services and business planning.
- Responsible for planning and delivering high-quality patient care by liaising effectively with other departments, professional colleagues, and medical team members.
- Maintaining high-level expertise in the safe use of x-ray equipment and managing faults effectively.
- Make use of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to save, retrieve, and communicate images instantly.
Intern Radiographer/Radiography Technologist/Graduate radiographer
The Salvation Army Chikankata mission Hospital Zambia
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within the Radiology department, ensuring that all equipment and accessories are cleaned and disinfected with Savlon antiseptic solution to prevent nosocomial infections.
- Prepared patients for radiographic imaging examinations, conducting these under the supervision of senior radiographers.
- Supported and assisted senior radiographers in advanced patient preparation and testing, particularly during interventional contrast procedures and fluoroscopy studies.
- Assisted the radiology department in radiation monitoring and quality assurance programmes.
- Participated in and conducted seminar presentations, while observing case conferences for additional learning.
- Supervised radiography darkroom technicians to ensure that radiographs of optimal diagnostic value were produced.
- Ensured justification was done on every x-ray exposure done in the imaging department.
- Performing patient identification checks for every patient referred to the radiology department to ensure correct patient identification.
- I once led an initiative that focused on the importance of proper communication with patients and their families to ensure patient cooperation during x-ray examinations to avoid unnecessary exposure and repeated radiographs.
- Ensure correct patient positioning and correct imaging techniques to obtain high-quality images.
Education
BSc (Hons) Degree - Diagnostic Radiography
National University of Science And Technology
Zimbabwe11-2023
Diploma - Diagnostic Radiography Technology
Evelyn Hone College
Zambia09-2014
Skills
- Computed Radiography
- Time Management
- Problem solving skills
- Team Management
- Quality assurance testing
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Patient safety
- Team collaboration
- Radiographic techniques
- Patient care coordination
References
- Mr Emmanuel Chiminya, Chief Radiographer, SSKB Hospital, Chiminyae07@gmail.com, +26775947944
- Mrs Koketso Molefhe Motalaote, Radiology Manager, Ministry of Health Botswana at DHMT, ksmotalaote@gv.bw, +2673905792
- Mr Mumba Chilimbyoi, Senior Radiographer, Chikankata Mission Hospital, chilimboyi@gmail.com, +260977592736
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym
- Watching soccer
- Reading
- Singing
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/29/89
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Registration Body
CORU, RA068761
Timeline
Principle Radiography officer
Botswana Defense Force (BDF) Glen Valley Clinic
11.2019 - Current
Radiography officer
Ministry of health Botswana (Extension 2 Hospital)
01.2018 - 11.2019
Intern Radiographer/Radiography Technologist/Graduate radiographer
The Salvation Army Chikankata mission Hospital Zambia
08.2014 - 01.2017
BSc (Hons) Degree - Diagnostic Radiography
National University of Science And Technology
Diploma - Diagnostic Radiography Technology
Evelyn Hone College