PUVARRAJ RAJAKUMAR
Summary
Radiology Technologist with 11 years of experience in radiology and medical imaging. Proficient medical technologist with adaptability in producing comprehensive scans with varying obstacles. Professional and clear communicator, disseminating sensitive information to both patients and doctors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT,MRI & Intervention Radiographer
JERUDONG PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
07.2018 - Current
- Providing a high-quality of image acquired from CT, MRI and Intervention Radiology whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care by applying infection control and radiation safety measures.
- Practicing evidence-based practice by optimizing and following ALARA principles.
- Maintaining a professional portfolio by practicing code of conduct and ethics.
- Ensure that all DICOM images are captured into the PACS system with the correct name, birth date and type of examination.
- Obtain working knowledge of the Radiology information system(RIS), Hospital Information System(HIS) & PACS system.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to radiation protection protocols during all imaging procedures.
- Providing training and clinical support to the junior radiographers in CT, MRI and Intervention Radiology.
- Follow the outline of JCI policy and guidelines such as verifying the patient's name, birth date, identification number and patient examination.
- Works as a team member through effective communication and cooperation within the internal organization.
- When working ‘out of hours', I will be the senior justifying CT & MRI requests and communicating with different clinicians to ensure a high quality of radiology service provided.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, ensuring prompt delivery of critical images for urgent diagnoses or treatment plans.
- Obtain clinical history, correlative results and lab data of the patient prior to the examination which can determine whether the patient is fit for the examination.
- Manage patients with persuasive skills to gain co-operation during procedures, including patients with communication difficulties and pediatrics.
- Engage in department stand-by and on-call services to ensure an adequate 24-hour radiology service provided to internal and external organizations.
- Following an imaging investigation with the radiologist to ensure that the results are acted adequately upon the clinician's request.
- Enhanced diagnostic capabilities for physicians through the timely delivery of high-quality radiographs.
- In charge of the radiographer's OSL dose and investigate if the cumulative effective dose is higher.
- Ensure that CT and Intervention radiology patient doses are documented.
- Participate in the departmental Facility Management and Safety(FMS) and perform fault finding on equipment.
- Perform and record Quality Assurance and Quality control for MRI, CT and Hybrid Zeego (Intervention)
Senior Radiographer
SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
10.2012 - 06.2018
- Delivering excellent quality diagnostic images from the radiology department whilst maintaining a high standard of care to patients.
- Elevated patient outcomes with proficiency in multiple imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, X-ray, Cathlab, Fluoroscopy and OT examinations.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Practicing evidence-based practice by optimizing and following ALARA principles.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy by maintaining a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and equipment.
- Providing clinical support and training to the junior radiographers for CT, MRI, Intervention Radiology, OT C-Arm, Fluoroscopy and General X-ray.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Participate in Radiology 'on-call' services for inpatient, outpatients and ED departments.
- PACS Administrator (Carestream)
- Follow the outline of policy & guidelines such as verifying the patient's name, birth date, identification number and patient procedure.
- In charge of the radiographer's OSL dose and investigate if the cumulative effective dose is higher.
- Review the patient's chart to obtain medical history plus lab data and decide whether the patient is fit for the procedure.
- Ensure that General,II,Fluoroscopy ,CT and Intervention radiology patient doses are documented.
- Participate in the departmental Quality Assurance (QA) such collect census of office hour cases & after office hours cases, turn around time (TAT) for radiologist reporting duration and patient's radiation dose documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Teesside University,(University Teknologi Mara)
Malaysia07.2017
Diploma - Medical Imaging
Mahsa University
Malaysia06.2012
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Body Positioning and Placement
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Interventional Radiology
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Computed Tomography
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Advanced Imaging Techniques
- Picture Archiving and Communication System
- Contrast Media Administration
Certification
Health and Care Professionals Council UK
RA088612
Allied Health Professions of Brunei Darussalam
RA0067
Malaysia Society of Radiographers MSR
1440
Languages
English
Native language
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2
Malay
Upper intermediate
B2
Additional Information
Professional Skills
i)General Radiography
-General /Portable X-ray Adult and Pediatrics
-Perform DR and CT Modalities (Toshiba, Siemens and Carestream)
-High ability to use OPG Machine.
ii) II theatre ,Fluoroscopy and Dexa Scan
-Operate all kind of cases for Orthopedics, Microhand surgeries,Spine cases and urology cases .
-Operate all kinds of cases such as Barium studies, Video Fluoroscopy Swallowing (VFS), ERCP, MCU and Procotogram (Philips)
-Scanning of BCA and BMD for Spine, Radius/Ulna and Hips (Hologic)
iii) Computed Tomography
( CT Dual Source Siemens 128 slice, CT Somathom DE 128 slice and CT Somathom 128slice)
-Perform all cases independently(MSK, Dynamic scans, Trauma cases, Intervention, Sedated and under GA cases)
-Experience in advanced CTA and CT Imaging such as CTA Cardiac, CTA PV, CTA Tavi, CTA upper & lower limb angio, CT Pulmonary Embolism, CT Perfusion Brain and cardiac and CT Dual Energy (Virtual Non-contrast (VNC), Vascular, Neuro-imaging, reduction of implant artefact in MSK and classification of uric acid and non-uric acid stones).
-Prepare IV, Oral and Rectal Contrast for the patient and possess knowledge of contrast injection rate for different types of CT and CTA examination.
-Explain and instruct the patient before the examination and monitor the patient's condition & reaction after the procedures, reporting any allergic symptoms to the radiologist.
-Perform post-processing through Siemens Syngovia application for advanced CT examination.
-Have knowledge of ASPECTS SCORE for stroke patients.
-Assisting radiologists in CT Interventions such as (biopsies, RF ablation and drainage)
-Assisting cardiologist and vascular surgeon in image interpretation of vessels for CT Cardiac and CT Vascular.
-Expertise in ECG lead placements for Coronary CTA.
-Actively involved in designing CT protocols.
-Perform and record Quality assurance and quality control for CT.
iv)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Siemens 3T & 1.5T)
-Perform all cases independently (MSK, Dynamic scans, Trauma cases, Sedated and under GA cases)
-Experienced in advanced MRI Imaging such as MRA, MRV, Functional MRI, MR Spectroscopy, MR Vessel Wall Imaging, MR DTI & Tractography, MR CSF Flow and MRI Perfusion studies.
-Prepare Gadolinium contrast and possess knowledge of contrast injection rate for different types of MR examination.
-Experienced in MR Conditional Pacemaker imaging.
-Monitor the patient's condition and reaction after the procedures, reporting any allergic symptoms to the radiologist.
-Coordinates patient scheduling for optimal scheduling intervals.
-Provide education and instruction to the patient before, during and after the examination
-Ensure safety zone guidelines are followed before a patient, family member or any staff enters into MRI scanning area.
-Review MRI protocols and ensure they are up to date with radiologist needs.
-Determine the selection of parameters and options that affect image quality.
-Discuss with the radiologist if any abnormal findings for further contrast studies or any additional MRI sequences.
-Able to manage fast sequence in MRI for emergency cases such as stroke management and uncooperative patient.
-Perform post-processing through Siemens Syngovia application for advanced MRI studies.
-Assisting radiologists and neurologists in tracking fibre tractography ,perfusion studies, spectroscopy and processing diffusion tensor images.
v) Intervention Radiology
(Zeego Siemens Single Plane) & (Philips Allura FD 10 & FD 20 Single Plane)
-Perform all cases independently.
Neuro: Cerebral Angiogram, Thrombectomy, Coiling, Flow diverter and Embolization
Vascular : Upper and Lower limb angio,TAA,AAA,Carotid angiogram,Coiling,Embolization,TACE,Mesentric angiogram, Renal angiogram,PTBD and IVC filter.
Cardiac: Angiogram & Stenting, AF Ablation and Pacemaker insertion
Spine: Vertebroplasty, T-Lift, Scoliosis Implant and Fusion procedures.
-Perform advanced 4D post-processing Syngovia Siemens (3D ANGIO,4D CT/MRI with live angiogram image merging).
-Perform Dyna CT using the hybrid machine.
-Perform advanced Allura Philips post-processing (Stent boost, CT scans and 3D angio)
-Notify radiologists, cardiologists or vascular surgeons about the contrast usage and radiation dose during the procedure.
-Prepare the patient's radiology imaging examination on the PACS monitor for the clinician prior to the procedure.
-Prepare basic needs such as micro-puncture set, guide wires, sheath and catheters prior to an examination.
-Prepare IV contrast (Power Injector) and possess the knowledge of contrast injector rate for different types of angiograms
vi) PACS ADMIN -Demonstrates competency in Carestream PACS and SyngoPlaza
References
Dr SUNITHI MANI
Jerudong Park Medical centre
Deputy HOD and Radiologist
dr.sunithi@jpmc.com.bn
July 2018-Present
Mr Thomas Iype
Jerudong Park Medical centre
Chief Radiographer
thomas.iype@jpmc.com.bn
July 2018-Present
Dr Adam Pany
Sunway Medical centre
HOD and Radiologist
Pany.adam@gmail.com
October 2012-Jun 2018
Timeline
CT,MRI & Intervention Radiographer
JERUDONG PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
07.2018 - Current
Senior Radiographer
SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
10.2012 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging
Teesside University,(University Teknologi Mara)
Diploma - Medical Imaging
Mahsa University
Health and Care Professionals Council UK
RA088612
Allied Health Professions of Brunei Darussalam
RA0067
Malaysia Society of Radiographers MSR
1440
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