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Clay O'Sullivan

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

I am a highly competent Senior Sonographer with consistent success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. I am highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Offering fifteen years experience in the Ultrasound field i offer a wealth of knowledge and experience that enables me to provide cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. I am a highly effective communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, patient education and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. I am an approachable and nurturing operator with acute awareness of patient comfort levels and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios which allows me to provide a high level of patient care that takes into consideration patient needs and wellbeing.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sonographer

Llumus Imaging
01.2009 - Current
  • Educating patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Effective handling of private and confidential information in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Precise review of physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Capturing of images using mobile equipment in emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Constant maintenance of high standards of patient care within the working environment.
  • Demonstrating professional and respectful communication skills during interactions with staff, patients and allied health professionals.
  • Adopting a team approach tot he workplace to ensure productive and supportive staff and patient relationships.
  • Demonstrating effective organisational skills and time management to adhere to patient appointment times to ensure workplace productivity.
  • Periodic engagement in professional development and training to deliver high standards of care to patients.
  • Frequent supervision and training of Sonography students to ensure a high level of training and education.

Sonographer in Charge

Llumus Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Staff/site rostering and management of leave applications,
  • Management of site requirements to provide adequate staff to meet site demands,
  • Periodic liaising with Doctors, Llumus management, reception staff and vendors to ensure site requirements are met to a high standard.
  • Periodic leading of effective conflict resolution processes with patients and staff to resolve complaints and workplace as they arose in a positive and supportive fashion.
  • Frequent communication to manage a variety of staff leave applications that involved restructuring of staffing at sites to ensure the needs of the company were met to a high standard.
  • Frequent supervision and training of Sonography students.
  • Fortnightly management of staffing hours through the payroll system.

Sonographer

Llumus Imaging
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
  • Constant maintenance of high standards of patient care and professional communications during interactions with staff and patients.
  • Adopted a team approach to the workplace and effective organisational skills.
  • Periodic engagement in professional development opportunities.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound - Health

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
11.2010

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy - Health

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
11.2005

Skills

  • Needle Localization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Staff Training
  • Daily Workflows
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Patient Safety
  • Medical Imaging
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Medical Interpretation

Timeline

Sonographer in Charge

Llumus Imaging
01.2014 - 01.2019

Senior Sonographer

Llumus Imaging
01.2009 - Current

Sonographer

Llumus Imaging
01.2009 - 01.2014

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound - Health

Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy - Health

Queensland University of Technology
Clay O'Sullivan