RESUME OF VICTOR CHUKWULENYE EFUGHI

RESUME OF VICTOR CHUKWULENYE EFUGHI




PERSONAL DATA



SURNAME: EFUGHI

OTHER NAMES: VICTOR CHUKWULENYE

COUNTRY: NIGERIA

DATE OF BIRTH: 29TH JANUARY 1970

PLACE OF BIRTH: ABIA STATE

SEX: MALE

HOME TOWN: UMUAHIA

NATIONALITY: NIGERIA

RELIGION: CHRISTIAN

STATE OF ORIGIN: ABIA STATE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: UMUAHIA NORTH



CONTACT ADDRESS:



JOAS HOUSE, 2 OKESUNA STREET, OFF IKOTUN-ISOLO ROAD, OPPOSITE THE SYNAGOGUE CHURCH, SYNAGOGUE CHURCH BUS/STOP,

BOLORUNPELU, IKOTUN, LAGOS, NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA.





NEXT OF KIN: MRS NKECHI EFUGHI [wife]



TELEPHONE NUMBER: +2348023069403, +23418112054





EMAIL ADDRESS: victorefughi@yahoo.com



PROFESSION: MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHER-SONOGRAPHER



QUALIFICATIONS

Meticulous accomplished medical radiographer with comprehensive experience in medical sonography (especially in areas of Obstetrics and Gynaecology[Pelvic] , Upper Abdominal, Small Parts, Breast, Vascular ,Musculoskeletal Sonography and administration, in hospitals and private imaging centres in Nigeria and Europe [Republic of Ireland].

Excellent communicator who is fluent in english, possesses working knowledge of over 14 years, strong team-working and multi-tasking skills, successfully completes examinations within short time and accuracy with great consideration to patient care and welfare.

Willing to relocate



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ ACHIEVEMENTS



[A] CAREWAY HOSPITAL, Egbeda, Lagos, Nigeria 1995 – 2001

POSITION: Radiographer-Sonographer

[1] Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury.

[2] Record and process patient data

[3] Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment

[4] Provide appropriate care for the patient during the radiographic examination

[5] Apply radiation protection measures

[7] Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination

[8] Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required

[9] Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort

[10]Proficiency in abdominal, obestrical, and gynecology ultrasound scan.

[11]Analyse sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate Radiologist.









[B] JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX, Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria 2001 -- 2008

POSITION: Senior Radiographer-Sonographer



[1] Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury.

[2] Record and process patient data

[3] Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment

[4] Provide appropriate care for the patient during the radiographic examination

[5] Apply radiation protection measures

[6] Train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiological technologists.

[7] Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination

[8] Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required

[9] Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort

[10]Proficiency in abdominal, obestrical, gynecology , breast and small part ultrasound scan.

[11]Analyse sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate Radiologist.









[C] GLOBAL DIAGNOSTICS IRELAND LTD, Dublin Ireland 14 Feb 2008 – 24 July 2009

POSITION: Senior Radiographer-Sonographer



[1] Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury.

[2] Record and process patient data

[3] Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment

[4] Provide appropriate care for the patient during the radiographic examination

[5] Apply radiation protection measures

[6] Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination

[7] Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required

[8] Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort.

[9] Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments .

[10] Supervise and train student and other medical sonographers.

[11]Proficiency in abdominal, obestrical/gynecology, small parts , breast, vascular and Musculoskeletal sonography .



[12]Perform all requested sonographic examinations in a RIS/PACS environment.



[13]Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical and pathological diagnostic information and images.



[14]Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.



[15]Analyse sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate Radiologist.



[16]Prepare preliminary reports and transmit them to the radiologist.





[D] JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX, Ikotun Lagos Nigeria , August 2009 --- till date.



POSITION: Consultant Clinical Specialist Radiographer [Ultrasounds]

[1] Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury.

[2] Record and process patient data

[3] Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment

[4] Provide appropriate care for the patient during the radiographic examination

[5] Apply radiation protection measures

[6] Train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiological technologists.

[7] Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination

[8] Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required

[9] Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort.

[10] Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments .

[11] Supervise and train student and other medical sonographers.

[12]Proficiency in abdominal, obestrical/gynecology, small parts , breast, vascular and Musculoskeletal sonography .



[13]Perform all requested sonographic examinations in a RIS/PACS environment.



[14]Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical and pathological diagnostic information and images.



[15]Use independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.



[16]Analyse sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical history, and communicate findings to the appropriate Radiologist.



[17]Prepare preliminary reports and transmit them to the radiologist.











EDUCATION



1 ] LUDES UNIVERSITY, Lugano Switzerland

Executive MSc , Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound 2009



2] QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY, Edinburgh Scotland [UK]

BSc Medical Radiography 2009



3] INSTITUTE OF RADIOGRAPHY [RADIOGRAPHERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA] Yaba Lagos Nigeria

Pg[Certificate] in Computerized Axial Tomography 2006



4] INSTITUTE OF RADIOGRAPHY [RADIOGRAPHERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA] Yaba Lagos Nigeria

Pg[Diploma] in Ultrasonography 2005



5] AKI-OLU MEDICAL CONSULT/ANNAS SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, Agbado, Lagos, Nigeria

Pg[Certificate] in Ultrasonography 1994



6] FEDERAL SCHOOL OF RADIOGRAPHY, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

Diploma in Medical Radiography 1994



7] AJEROMI IFELODUN HIGH SCHOOL

West Africa Examination Council (Equivalent to G.C.E. ‘O’ Level) 1987



8] LOCAL AUTHORITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

First School Leaving Certificate (G2) 1982





INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND VALIDATION

I am Registered/Validated to practice in The Republic of Ireland as a Medical Diagnostic Radiographer by The Department of Health And Children, with REF: S423/92 of 23rd February 2005







CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/COURSES ATTENDED



1] 36th Annual Conference/Scientific Workshop of the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, held in Lagos Nigeria from the 19nd – 22nd November 2003.

2] One week intensive Pattern Recognition Course, organised by The Institute Of Radiographers of Nigeria,held in Enugu Nigeria, from the 5th – 9th September 2005.

3] 2 Day Management Workshop for Chief and Director- Grade Radiographers, organised by The Institute of Radiographers of Nigeria, held in Lagos Nigeria, from the 14th – 15th July 2005.

4] 11th Congress of The World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology, held in Seoul South Korea, from May 28 – June 1 2006.

5]16th Annual Conference of The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society, held in Seoul South Korea, from May 27 – 28 2006.

6] 39th Annual Conference/Scientific Workshop of The Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, held in Enugu Nigeria, from the 22nd – 25th November 2006.

7] The Fetal Medicine Foundation Theoretical Course in Ultrasound Examination at 11 – 14 weeks gestation, held in Cairo Egypt, on 5th May 2007.

8]Intensive Course in Abdominal and Prostate Ultrasound , organised by Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Educational Institute/Centre for Ultrasound Research and Education, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, held in Lagos Nigeria, from 25th – 30th June 2007.

9]7th Middle East Imaging and Diagnostic Conference, organised by Arab Health/The American Academy of Continuing Medical Education, held in Dubai UAE, from the 28th –31 January 2007.

10]CPR PRO for The Professional Rescuer Course, organised by The Department of Health and Safety Division --- IBC, held in Dubai UAE, on the 2nd November 2007

11] Four weeks full time course in Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound , held at The Afro-Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore Pakistan , from the 3rd – 30th November 2007.

12] Advanced Course in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology , held in KASR EL AINI Hospital, Cairo University, Cairo Egypt, from 2nd – 3rd May 2007.

13] Transthoracic Echocardiography Ultrasound Course , organised by LUDWIG-MAXIMILIAN UNIVERSITY MUNCHEN[LMU MUNICH MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL] ULTRASOUND TRAINING ACADEMY DUBAI/HAVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL DUBAI CENTRE, Dubai UAE, from October 29th – November 1 2007.

14] The Fetal Medicine, Cairo 2007 International Congress, held in Cairo Egypt, from 4th – 7th May 2007

15] Second Trimester Fetal Medicine Foundation/ISUOG Course, held in Cairo Egypt, from the 4th – 7th May 2007.

16] Fetal Echocardiography ISUOG Course, held in Cairo Egypt, on 7th May 2007.









LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP



Association of Radiographers of Nigeria

The Medical Ultrasound Practitioners Of Nigeria

American Institute of Ultrasound In Medicine

British Medical Ultrasound Society

World Federation Of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology

International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologist

Afro-Asian Association of Ultrasound





REFEREES



1] MR. SUNDAY IDOWU

GENERAL MANAGER

JOAS MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIX

JOAS HOUSE, 2 Okesuna Street,

Off Ikotun-Isolo Road,

Opposite The Synagogue Church Busstop,

Bolorunpelu, Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria, WestAfrica

TEL: 23418112054



2] PROF. DR. SYED AMIR GILANI

Afro-Asian Institute of Medical Sciences

626-Shadman -1 - Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: 0092-42-7521116-7 Ext:786Fax: 0092-427521118 Mob: 0300-8460876

Email: director@aaimsonline.com , dgilani@brain.net.pk

Web sites: www.aaimsonline.com



3] Dr. Johnny Walker

CEO

GLOBAL DIAGNOSTICS IRELAND LTD

Rockfield Medical Campus,Balally, Dundrum,

Dublin 16

Republic of Ireland

TEL: +353 85 272 7577

EMAIL: j.walker@globaldiagnostics.ie





3] DR. BOLAJI  OLADUNNI

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

CAREWAY HOSPITAL AND MATERNITY

14, Orelope Street, Egbeda, Lagos Nigeria

Tel: 23418167197





4] MR. M .S. OKPALEKE

Director of Institute

Radiographers Registration Board Of Nigeria

Medical Library Compound

Medical Compound

Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

TEL: +2348035825535