Avril Quirke
Cashel,Ireland
Summary
A dedicated and skilled radiographer with extensive expertise gained from working in a high pressure hospital setting. Obtained many years of experience working in trauma radiography while committing to always achieving high levels of patient care and patient safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Radiographer
St. James's Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
09.2022 - Current
- Independently perform high-quality diagnostic imaging across various departments including A&E, mobile radiography, theatre, MRI, DEXA, mammography and cardiac intervention imaging.
- Deliver accurate imaging under high-pressure conditions such as in STEMI cases, supporting emergency protocols and urgent clinical decision-making.
- Provide intraoperative radiography during orthopaedic, vascular, and general surgeries, working closely with surgeons and theatre teams.
- Extensive MRI experience in high-volume departments and also during weekends with minimal staff, including neurological, MSK, abdominal, and oncological studies. Responsible for MRI safety screening, patient cannulation, contrast administration, and workflow prioritisation. Successfully managed and reassured anxious and claustrophobic patients to ensure cooperation and comfort.
- Execute mammograms, performing high-quality images for both symptomatic patients and mammography screening, sometimes up to 40 mammograms per day.
- Assisting in breast biopsies alongside breast radiologists under both MRI and mammogram guidance. Provide compassionate care for patients before, during and after radiographic procedures.
- Profound experience running busy lists for DEXA scanners, where by one reports on scans once complete, ensuring accurate patient results and showing leadership and responsibility
- Mentor student radiographers and newly qualified staff, providing supervision, guidance, and feedback to support development.
- Maintain high standards of patient care, clinical governance, and radiation protection practices.
- Conduct regular checks of radiology equipment and undertake daily quality assurance to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
University College Dublin
Dublin 09.2018 - 05.2022
Leaving Certificate - Secondary School
Ursuline Convent Thurles
Co. Tipperary 09.2012 - 06.2018
Skills
- Communication and Customer service skills - Ability to communicate with others clearly and effectively
- IT skills - Capable of working with several computer programs such as MS Excel, MS Word and email management used to undertake audits
- Organisation skills - Proven ability to effectively manage time to ensure all tasks are completed on schedule
- Leadership skills- Natural leader with experience in providing leadership in group projects, work situations and captaining various sports teams
- Problem solving skills - Mathematically minded person who uses structured and evidenced based approach to break down problems and to implement effective solutions
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments/Certifications
- Cannulation & Contrast Administration certificate.
- Basic Life Support certificate with experience in performing CPR.
- Violence and Aggression course certificate.
- Tipperary Senior Camogie club winner with my team Clonoulty-Rossmore in 2024.
- Child Safeguarding Certificate for volunteering in training underage teams in my local GAA club.
- Hold a full clean driver's license since August 2018.
Timeline
Radiographer
St. James's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
University College Dublin
09.2018 - 05.2022
Leaving Certificate - Secondary School
Ursuline Convent Thurles
09.2012 - 06.2018