Arun Pv

High-powered, enthusiastic and seasoned professional with more than 11 years of imaging experience along with special procedures and general radio graphic background in hospital and outpatient settings. Adept at performing a variety of technical procedures with ingenuity. Effective in working within a fiercely competitive, challenging, and team-oriented environment while juggling multiple priories.

Senior Radiographer MRI&CT - St John & St Elizabeth Hospital - London, England

(2022-09)

• Analyzing patient histories and completing screenings for pacemakers and injuries where metal objects were involved.
• Addressing patients concerns and ensuring that they are comfortable and calm during scans.
• Performing regular inspections of the MRI equipment and machines, and scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Positioning the patients and completing MRI scans according to the physicians' specifications.
• Ensuring that the MRI rooms are kept clean, tidy, and safe always.
• Writing reports and escalating any problems to the relevant stakeholders.
• Carrying out quality assurance procedures and implementing improvements as required.
• Appropriately positioning patient’s to scan specific areas of their bodies.
• Performing regular warm-up sequences on the CT scanner to prolong the life of the X-ray tubes.
• Sterilizing radiologic equipment to ensure the safety of patient’s.
• Correctly interpreting doctors' written scanning instructions.
• Administering radiocontrast agents to patients to enhance the visibility of internal organs and tissues.
• Evaluating CT scans to determine whether they are of good technical quality.
• Explaining scanning procedures to patients and providing reassurance and support as required.
• Verifying patient identity and reviewing Physician's orders before beginning x-ray procedures.
• Using x-ray equipment to take radiographic images of patient’s bones, tissues and organs as per Physician's written orders.
• Explaining x-ray procedures to patient’s and answering their questions.
• Positioning patient’s, accordingly, which may include lifting and moving patients with limited mobility.
• Limiting patient’s exposure to radiation by placing lead shields on patients where needed.
• Ensuring that the x-rays taken are of sound quality to prevent repeat procedures.

Plain Film Radiographer - Addenbrooke's Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) - Cambridge

(2022-04 - 2022-09)

CT & MRI Radiographer - LIFECARE HOSPITAL - Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

(2015-02 - 2022-03)

Plain Film Radiographer - Shifa Al Bawadi Medical center - Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(2014-01 - 2015-01)

CT Scan Radiographer - TRAVANCORE SCANS - Alapuzha, KERALA, India

(2011-11 - 2013-12)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Radiology & Imaging Technology - HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY, INDIA (2014-07 - 2017-07)

DIPLOMA - RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY - GOVT MEDICAL COLLEGE, CALICUT, Kerala, India (2008-01 - 2010-01)