Uchegbu Chidera Ihuoma

A dedicated Medical Radiographer with extensive clinical training and hands-on experience across diverse imaging settings — including ultrasound, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and general X-ray — in leading Nigerian tertiary hospitals and private diagnostic centres. Proficient in general and specialist ultrasonography (abdominal, obstetric and gynaecological, small parts, and Doppler studies) alongside cross-sectional imaging. Skilled in diagnostic imaging, radiation safety, and patient-centred care, with a proven record of maintaining high image-quality standards, conducting equipment QA, and mentoring student radiographers.

Committed to advancing healthcare delivery through continuous professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Senior Medical Radiographer - Pan Atalanta Diagnostic Centre - Ibadan

(2025-10 - 2026-08)

• Perform a wide range of MRI studies (brain, spine, knee, shoulder, abdomen, pelvis, and specialist protocols) and CT imaging (brain, sinuses, petromastoid, chest, spine, abdominopelvic, urography, angiography, and specialist studies).
• Conduct general and specialist ultrasound examinations — including abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, small parts (thyroid, breast, scrotal), and Doppler studies — optimising scan technique and documenting sonographic findings for radiologist review.
• Prepare and explain procedures to patients across MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, interventional, dental, and conventional X-ray services, ensuring informed consent and patient comfort at every stage.
• Apply radiation safety principles — including the 10-day and 28-day rules for women of childbearing age — ensuring all imaging is justified, optimised, and compliant with international and local guidelines.
• Assess renal function (E/U/Cr) prior to contrast studies, set up automatic injectors, and monitor patients for adverse reactions following contrast-enhanced procedures.
• Conduct daily QA checks including tube warming for X-ray, CT calibration, and MRI safety inspections (coolant pressure, cold-head function, helium levels); maintain accurate equipment maintenance records and escalate faults promptly.
• Supervise and mentor student radiographers on clinical placement, providing structured guidance and constructive feedback.

Senior Radiographer - Peaceful Health Hospital & Maternity Home - Ijegun, Lagos

(2025-02 - 2025-09)

• Performed a full range of MRI and CT studies including specialist protocols, averaging 20+ examinations per shift while consistently meeting 95%+ image-quality benchmarks.
• Delivered obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound services — including dating, growth, and fetal wellbeing scans — alongside general abdominal and small-parts sonography for antenatal and outpatient clinics.
• Applied radiation safety rules (10-day / 28-day principles), justified and optimised all imaging, and monitored patients through contrast-enhanced procedures with zero safety incidents.
• Delivered daily QA checks and equipment safety inspections, escalating faults promptly and maintaining thorough documentation of all cases.
• Mentored three or more student radiographers on placement and provided responsive emergency and ward-based imaging during on-call hours.

Radiographer - University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) - Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Gained broad exposure to diagnostic imaging at one of Nigeria's leading tertiary teaching hospitals as an intern, working 45+ hours per week across day, evening, and on-call shifts in a 24-hour environment.
• Provided imaging for critically ill patients — including trauma cases, ICU patients on life support, and unconscious patients — across X-ray and CT environments.
• Undertook CT imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, head, neck, and sinuses, including contrast administration where clinically indicated.
• Rotated through the ultrasound unit, performing supervised abdominal, obstetric, and pelvic scans and building competence in image optimisation and scan documentation.
• Produced high-quality diagnostic studies with a focus on image evaluation, patient-centred care, and ongoing radiation safety compliance.
• Participated in regular in-house clinical training to maintain and enhance skills.

Radiographer (Clinical Placement) - MC Chuks Diagnostic Centre - Uwani, Enugu

(2020-09 - 2023-11)

• Completed comprehensive clinical placement as part of a Diagnostic Radiography training programme, gaining experience across diverse imaging modalities and patient populations.
• Performed general X-ray examinations (chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, skull, and extremities) under supervised practice.
• Received supervised training in CT imaging for head, chest, abdominal, and pelvic studies with exposure to contrast-enhanced techniques.
• Trained in ultrasonography under supervision, developing skills in probe selection, scanning technique, image optimisation, and patient preparation.
• Assisted with mammography procedures, developing skills in positioning, compression application, and image quality assessment.
• Observed and supported MRI workflows, learning safety screening, coil selection, and patient preparation protocols.

B.Sc.

• Medical Radiography - University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2017 - 2023)

Postgraduate Certificate - Computed Tomography (CT) - Radiographers' Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) (2024 - 2024)

Postgraduate Diploma - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Radiographers' Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) (2026 - 2026)