Maria Farrugia
Summary
Patient-focused Radiologic Technologist with over 7 years of experience in the field. Well-versed in producing accurate diagnostic images while comforting patients and providing clinical directives to staff. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Allied Health Professional Radiographer
Mater Dei Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Operate and maintain fluoroscopy imaging equipment to provide real-time diagnostic imaging during cardiac and vascular procedures.
- Assist cardiologists and other medical professionals during invasive procedures, including angiograms, stent placements, pacemaker insertions, and electrophysiology studies.
- Ensure optimal imaging quality while minimizing radiation exposure through the application of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principles.
- Perform post-procedure imaging checks and assist in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Stay updated on advancements in cardiac imaging technologies and practices through continuing education and training.
- Provide training to more junior staff.
- Competent in performing musculoskeletal (MSK) MRI scans, utilizing advanced imaging techniques to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Experienced in conducting CT scans, ensuring high-quality imaging for a variety of clinical applications.
Education
Master of Science - Enhanced Diagnostic Imaging Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiography
University of Malta
Imsida, Malta11-2017
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Radiation safety
- Radiologic technology
- Staff training
- Equipment maintenance
- Image interpretation
- Continuing education
- Research design
- Quantitative research
Accomplishments
- Delivered a poster presentation titled Fatigue levels in female Maltese patients undergoing radiotherapy for early stage breast cancer at European Society of Radiology (ECR) conference in 2018.
- Presented an abstract on Radiation exposure of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation at the Maltese Cardiac Society Conference and the ACNAP Congress.
Certification
- Nurses and Technicians Advances in Invasive Physiology and Intravascular Imaging, Philips - October 2024
- Linear Regression in R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Survival Analysis in R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health, Coursera - November 2023
- Data Analysis with R Programming, Coursera - October 2023
- Basic MRI Physics in Applied Practice, Imaging Department Mater Dei Hospital - May 2023
- Professional Interpersonal Skills with Patient and Relative Programme, Ministry for Health - December 2022
- Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillator, Malta Red Cross - June 2022
Additional Information
Treasurer for Lend a Hand (VO 1097) 2020-2024
Certificates of Attendance
- ACNAP Congress 2024 - June 2024
- Maltese Cardiac Society Conference - October 2023
- Patient Handling Lecture, Society of Medical Radiographers Malta - February 2023
- E-Master Course on Practice Pearls of Interventional Cardiology - March 2021
- General Data Protection Regulation - April 2020
- Maltese Cardiac Society Conference - October 2019
- Radiographer's Thesis Presentations Lecture, Society of Medical Radiographers Malta - April 2019
- Society of Medical Radiographers Malta Conference - November 2018
- Maltese Cardiac Society Conference - October 2018
- European Congress of Radiology - March 2018
Languages
Maltese, English
Native language
Italian
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Senior Allied Health Professional Radiographer
Mater Dei Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Nurses and Technicians Advances in Invasive Physiology and Intravascular Imaging, Philips - October 2024
- Linear Regression in R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Survival Analysis in R for Public Health, Coursera - February 2024
- Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health, Coursera - November 2023
- Data Analysis with R Programming, Coursera - October 2023
- Basic MRI Physics in Applied Practice, Imaging Department Mater Dei Hospital - May 2023
- Professional Interpersonal Skills with Patient and Relative Programme, Ministry for Health - December 2022
- Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillator, Malta Red Cross - June 2022
Master of Science - Enhanced Diagnostic Imaging Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic & Therapeutic Radiography
University of Malta
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