Kerry Pedersen
Grange
Summary
Dedicated Medical Imaging Assistant with a proven track record at NSW Health, excelling in patient care and radiation safety. Leveraged expertise in phlebotomy and infection control to enhance patient experiences and safety protocols. Known for exceptional attention to detail and teamwork, significantly improving office operations and patient support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Imaging Assistant
NSW Health
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Knowledge of equipment for patient transport from various wards, including Emergency, ICU, Cat lab, Nuclear Med, to and from medical imaging using Patient bed mover when required.
- Assisting with Pat Slide or Hoist, IV poles, Incubated equipment, Heart monitor when needed to transfer patients onto scan table.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Supported duties followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Acknowledge of different size cannulation required for type of scan to be performed before collecting patient.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Follow all infectious, hygiene and work health and safety protocols.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
- Work as a team player and have respect for my colleagues.
- Customer service to high standard.
- Operation of Karisma and First Net systems within NSW Health.
Hospital Cleaner
NSW Health
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blacktown Girls High
Blacktown NSW12-1978
Skills
- Certified phlebotomy technician
- Radiation protection
- Radiation safety
- Patient positioning
- Patient care
- Patient support
- Patient consent verification
- Medical records confidentiality
- Safety and security procedures
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Records management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Procedure assistance
- Task prioritization
- Infection control
Certification
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
FirstAidPro Certificate + CPR
Certificate for Award Of Excellence with NSW Health in exemplary customer service
Presented to me in 2017 in recognition of my outstanding achievement and exemplary customer service within Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
Timeline
Medical Imaging Assistant
NSW Health
02.2019 - 03.2024
Hospital Cleaner
NSW Health
02.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
FirstAidPro Certificate + CPR
High School Diploma -
Blacktown Girls High
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