Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Memberships
References
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Joan Nielsen

Bibra Lake,Australia

Summary

Experienced Sonographer Coordinator with a proven track record of managing and coordinating ultrasound services and sonography team across several clinics. Seeking a challenging position as a Sonographer Manager where my leadership skills, extensive experience, and commitment to excellence can contribute to the success of the company.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Sonographer Co-Coordinator

Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth, Australia
10.2019 - Current
  • Managed and coordinated ultrasound services across three clinics.
  • Coordinated and supervised sonographer and sonographer trainees.
  • Ensure high quality ultrasound service provided

Sonographer

Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth, Australia
05.2011 - 10.2019
  • Technically competent sonographer in general, gynae, advanced MSK and advanced vascular ultrasound.
  • Dedicated to continue professional developement through self directed learning and attendance at national conferences and workshops

Sonographer/ Radiographer

Cork University Hospitals Group
Cork, Ireland
12.2007 - 02.2011
  • Senior radiographer
  • Commenced Ultrasound training, 2007.
  • Worked in ultrasound department and also rotated through all radiology departments.
  • Mentored junior staff.

Diagnostic Radiographer

Cork University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
07.2003 - 01.2007
  • Radiographer rotating through general x-rays, emergency department, CT, Interventional rooms, Cardiac Cath Lab, Nuclear Medicine.
  • Participated in on call roster.

Locum Radiographer

Imaging the South Bunbury
Bunbury, Australia
06.2002 - 08.2002
  • Performed general and emergency room x-rays.
  • Participated in on- call roster.

Locum Radiographer

Royal North Shore Hospital
Sydney, Australia
01.2002 - 03.2002
  • Performed general and emergency room x-ray.
  • Participated in on call roster.

Radiographer

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Hospital
London, United Kingdom
06.1999 - 09.2001
  • Participated in busy on call rostfer across two hospital sites.room x-ray, theatre, fluoroscopy.
  • Trained in CT
  • Participated in busy on call roster across two hospital sites.

Education

Master of Science - Medical Ultrasound

University College Dublin
12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiography

Kingston University
London, U.K.
06.1999

Skills

  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Extensive knowledge of ultrasound equipment, imaging protocols, and quality assurance measures
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate, engage and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care
  • Excellent organisational skills and use of initiative
  • Adaptable and flexible to help accommodate change

Professional Memberships

Australasian Sonographer Association  - 485496

Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry  - 5560

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sonographer Co-Coordinator

Perth Radiological Clinic
10.2019 - Current

Sonographer

Perth Radiological Clinic
05.2011 - 10.2019

Sonographer/ Radiographer

Cork University Hospitals Group
12.2007 - 02.2011

Diagnostic Radiographer

Cork University Hospital
07.2003 - 01.2007

Locum Radiographer

Imaging the South Bunbury
06.2002 - 08.2002

Locum Radiographer

Royal North Shore Hospital
01.2002 - 03.2002

Radiographer

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Hospital
06.1999 - 09.2001

Master of Science - Medical Ultrasound

University College Dublin

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiography

Kingston University
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