Radiation Safety Radiologist

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WALAA KHALLOUF

Radiologist Technologist

Lebanon, Tripoli. https://www.linkedin.com/in/walaa-khallouf-4969221b5/

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Experienced MRI Technologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. I am a radiologist technologist with 6 years experience in hospital. Three years of them I worked on many modalities of imaging: X-ray, Ct-scan, Mammography, Panoramic, C-arm. And the last three years I just specialized in MRI imaging. Work History

01-04-2019 • Current MRI TECHNICIAN

Islamic Charity Hospital – Tripoli Azmi street, Lebanon HEAD OF MRI DEPARTMENT

• Explaining the MRI process to patients and ensuring all of category of patients comply with all safety standards.

• Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts.

• Assist radiologist with procedure performance.

• Perform radiological procedures when not performing MRI Duties, Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol.

• Collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately.

• Schedule patients for procedures assist with clerical functions.

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of current radiology practices.

• Provide orientation for new technologists, Provide education and training for student technologists. From 01/07/2017 to 01/03/2019 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST AL-Salam Hospital-Tripoli, Lebanon

Mri, Ct-scan, X-ray and Mammography technician

• Taking patients histories and preparing and educating patients about the imaging procedure.

• Reviewing patients charts and Doctors notes before the examination, and maintaining patients records during and after procedures.

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• Preparing radiopharmaceuticals for contrast in the diagnostic images.

• Calibrating the equipment to ensure clear, usable images are taken of the correct area, as specified by the Doctor, coordinating with the radiology department to schedule and complete radiographic procedures.

• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required.

• Forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation. From 01/04/2016 to 01/07/2017 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Borgi Hospital-Amioun Koura, Lebanon

Mri, Ct-scan, X-ray, Mammography and C-arm technician

• Review and evaluate developed x-rays or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

• Operates CR / X-ray system and imaging equipment properly, safely and in an efficient manner.

• Practices Radiation Safety, shielding and ALARA in accordance with imaging departments policies and procedures, adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.

• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.

• Ability to use C-Arm equipment and assists physician/Surgeon with C-Arm in OR. Ensures C-Arm equipment is in acceptable condition by conducting routine quality control checks. From 01/04/2015 to 01/02/2017 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST Dar Al-Zahraa Hospital- Abi samra, Lebanon

X-ray and Panoramic technician

• Operate radiologic equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

• Position radiologic equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance according to specification of examination.

• Take x-rays following established radiologic requirements and regulations to ensure patient care and safety.

• Develop and process radiologic film.

• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to ensure safety of patients and team members, follow procedures that prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation to themselves, as well as to the patient. 3

Education

2017-2018 BS of Medical Imaging Radiology, “Holly Family University”- Batroun Faculty of health

Specialty: Medical imaging.

2015-2016 Technical BA in medical imaging (LT), “Technical Institute of Orthodoxy”- Halba 2014-2015 Technical Excellence in medical imaging (TS2), “Technical Institute of Tripoli” Skills

Able to work indepently or with a team. Excellent

Capacity to work with different kinds of

people.

Very good

Problem Solving Skills Excellent

Communication Skills Excellent

Leadership Skills Very good

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Languages

English

Superior

French

Superior

Arabic

Native

References

Dr. Omar Helwe Head of radiology department

(Radiologist) -ICH

03-679398

Dr. Omar Cheikh Taha Radiologist 70-891579

Dr. Nabil Yaacoub Radiologist 03-434293

Dr. Sara Lakiss Radiologist 70-157779

Mr. Azzam Assoum CEO- ICH 03-451354

Dr. Wassim Darwich Medical Director - ICH 03-843106 Dr. Talal Helwe Radiologist 03-541631

Dr. Samer Dannaoui Radiologist 03-705095

Dr. Chirine Zein Radiologist 03-706805

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