Kirstin MacLennan
Bayswater ,Western A
Summary
Accomplished Sonographer with a distinguished career as an autonomous practitioner in South Metropolitan Health Service for the last 8 years. I am confident in performing a range of examinations across general, obstetric, vascular, pediatric and gynecological ultrasound. I thoroughly enjoy the teaching aspect of my role and am dedicated to guiding and supporting trainees through their clinical training. I carry my work out to the highest standard and have a thorough knowledge of both pathology and departmental procedures surrounding my scans. I remain empathetic to patient care at all times and excel in patient communication.
I actively contributed to professional development through attendance and contribution in both national, state and local events. Working in a large tertiary hospital as part of the multidisciplinary team is something I take professional pride in and I make sure to maintain good communication whilst doing so.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Tutor Sonographer
South Metropolitan Health Services
Perth, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible for teaching entry-grade student sonographers how to perform and produce diagnostic ultrasound scans within a large tertiary hospital.
- Scanning alongside student sonographers to teach them probe dexterity, departmental scanning protocols and how to operate Toshiba and GE ultrasound equipment.
- Conduct individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their knowledge surrounding pathology and image optimisation.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Working alongside course facilitators from both The University of South Australia and Monash University to ensure clinical assessments are carried out in line with academic requirements.
- Help trainees review and understand the clinical relevance and significance of scan findings.
- Guiding trainees in the process of relaying findings to clinicians and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Sonographer
South Metropolitan Health Service
Perth, WA
10.2016 - Current
- Perform a wide range of ultrasound examinations across a variety of fields including; abdominal, general, obstetric, vascular, paediatric and small parts.
- Ensure all examinations are performed in line with departmental protocols
- Effectively communicate findings of examinations with radiology doctors both at junior and Consultant level
- Communicate with patients who may have difficulty in understanding or where English is not the first language. This included those with learning difficulties, mental health challenges, sedated patients, distressed elderly, children and patients with severe injuries
- Communicate with patients in an empathetic manner explaining the procedure to widen patient understanding and encourage cooperation
- Regularly oversee and organise workflow through the department in the co-ordinator role. This involves discussing cases and procedures with medical practitioners both within and outwith Radiology
- Work as an autonomous professional out of hours in environments where there are limited staff numbers
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and express good communication skills through staff meetings and co-ordinator role
- Assist in the training and supervision of junior staff and ultrasound trainees to provide additional imaging and clinical support when required
- Work alongside our fetal medicine Consultant to perform scans in the maternal fetal medicine clinic which requires many tertiary level/specialised examinations in a time sensitive environment
- Ongoing attendance and contribution with in-house training and CPD sessions. These include presenting at local and national level and online seminars
- Maintain up-to-date CPD ad manual training log
Sonographer (sessional)
Integrated Ultrasound Education
Kalgoorlie, WA
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Working as an independent contractor to provide a range of ultrasound examinations within a public hospital setting
- Providing a wide range of examinations in line with practise protocols and guidelines
- Co-ordinating busy ultrasound lists whilst remaining time sensitive of appointment slots
- Prioritising patient scan requests based on clinical urgency as often the solo sonographer on site
- Working autonomously without radiologist support on site
- Communicating with patients who demonstrated complex social issues and where English was not their first language
- Communicating with distressed patients and advising them on what procedure to follow after the scan
- Adapting to different working environments and the changes that come with a smaller community hospital
Sonographer
National Health Service
Northumbria, United Kingdom
07.2014 - 09.2016
- To assist in the provision of a high quality Radiographic service within Northumbria Healthcare Trust, whilst complying with all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Analysing and interpreting highly complex sonographic findings in order to independently interpret, diagnose and produce a final written medical report which enabled the referring clinician to confidently plan patient management
- Actively demonstrate excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to deliver distressing and unexpected news to patients regarding the sensitive issue of fetal demise while demonstrating empathy, respect and tact.
- Highly capable of prioritising individual patient cases while managing a high volume workload, unpredictable patient demands and working with a varied case mix ensuring individual patient care is never compromised
- Ensuring accountability for my own professional actions whilst being aware of my own limitations and recognising when it is appropriate to seek advice from colleagues
- Keeping up to date with current developments in all fields of ultrasound and general radiography. This involves maintaining a current record of all CPD activities, attendance and contribution in regular departmental meetings, routine follow up of interesting cases and discussion with referring clinicians
Diagnostic Radiographer
National Health Service
Northumbria, United Kingdom
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Undertake all radiographic techniques and examinations to a consistently high standard, professionally and efficiently following departmental protocols
- Checking patients details on referral documents and using clinical knowledge, verify information and justify examination in accordance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, 2000
- Assisting junior doctors in image interpretation through additional red dot trauma training and completion of opinions slips. Assisting in surgical procedures by taking diagnostic images alongside nurses and doctors
- Capable of lone working, weekend duties and shift work.
- Supervising assistant practitioners and student radiographers ensuring examinations are verified and approving their clinical work. Completion of student practical assessments delivering appropriate feedback where required.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiation Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 06.2011
Skills
- PgD in Medical Ultrasound with Distinction, July 2015
- The Burwin Institute of Medical Ultrasound, Vascular Technology course, July 2016
- Committee member, WA Branch ASA, 2016 - 2022 Providing feedback to board members and organising local CPD events
- Attendance at Paediatric Seminar, Bunbury 2018
- Member of the organising committee for ASA Special Interest Group (SIG) Perth, August 2018
- Interstate workshop at Royal Melbourne Hospital for Liver CEUS, 2018
- Participation in live scanning workshop with Canon Medical at ASA national conference, 2019
- Attendance at Bowel Ultrasound and the Acute Abdomen, June 2020
- Oral presentation at ASA National Conference, June 2021 Tongue Ultrasound - talk and presentation (virtual)
- Oral presentation at multiple Interesting Cases Events (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021) across several external hospitals
- Attendance at the ASA National Conference, May 2022, Brisbane
Timeline
Clinical Tutor Sonographer
South Metropolitan Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Sonographer (sessional)
Integrated Ultrasound Education
10.2019 - 07.2021
Sonographer
South Metropolitan Health Service
10.2016 - Current
Sonographer
National Health Service
07.2014 - 09.2016
Diagnostic Radiographer
National Health Service
10.2011 - 09.2013
Post Graduate Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Teesside University
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Radiation Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
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