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Melanie Wigan

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

I am a very experienced and capable sonographer and I have been involved with training students and staff within South Coast Radiology for many years. I have a meticulous and systematic approach to performing scans which is the basis to teaching and developing skills as a sonographer. I have a proven reputation for high quality patient care and ability to communicate effectively and put patients at ease. I can manage my workflow and assist with that of others at a site level. I have good relationships with fellow staff and a positive attitude and I am a highly motivated individual. I have extensive knowledge of company protocols and procedures having been employed by South Coast Radiology for over 18 years. I am ready to embrace this new role and I believe my interpersonal skills, clinical ability, work ethic and organisational skills make me an ideal candidate.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
Varsity/Miami, QLD
04.2012 - Current
  • Performed ultrasound scans to high quality standards and produced legible concise summaries of findings to accompany images for reporting Radiologists.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Positioned equipment using clinical judgment to capture quality images.
  • Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
  • Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Participated frequently in on call roster providing high quality imaging services after normal operating hours.
  • Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides in ICU and emergency rooms where necessary.
  • Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain comfort and reduce anxiety.
  • Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
  • Applied expertise to support clinicians and surgeons during simple and complex interventional procedures.
  • Performed dating, 12-week, anatomy, growth and any other required type of scan on developing embryos and fetuses. Counselled patients with results at scan completion for nuchal translucency studies.
  • Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
  • Proactive in ensuring repeat bookings for patients by taking extra care to provide information on appropriate dates for sequential obstetric scans.
  • Cleaning ultrasound room and equipment and maintaining appropriate cleaning and disinfection procedures following COVID-19 protocols.
  • Managing workflow and appointment times, efficient and timely but caring service provision.
  • Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
  • Utilized 3D and 4D ultrasound to capture multiplanar images of varying complexity and to aid 2D image acquisition and for patient enjoyment.
  • Have previously been involved in authoring procedure protocols for ultrasound at SCR

Lead Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
Varsity Lakes, QLD
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided technical expertise in the performance of ultrasound examinations and procedures.
  • Supervised, trained and evaluated sonographers, students, and other personnel
  • Staff rostering
  • Performance development management
  • Experience in roster management systems
  • Interviewing prospective staff
  • Day to day management of ultrasound services
  • Overseeing development of training programs and CPD for staff
  • Liaising with radiologists to improve staff performance and efficiency
  • Liaising with equipment manufacturers for servicing and new equipment selection
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for safety, quality assurance, and infection control.
  • Developed protocols for new procedures or equipment utilization based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Provided education to staff regarding proper scanning techniques and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with radiologists to ensure accurate interpretations of complex cases.
  • Performed quality assurance activities such as tracking scan results and reviewing discrepancies.

Sonographer

Paradise Ultrasound
Benowa, QLD
09.2010 - 03.2012

Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
Gold Coast , QLD
01.2004 - 08.2010

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Medical Ultrasound

Queensland University Of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiation Technology-Radiation Therapy

Queensland University Of Technology
Brisbane , QLD
11.1999

Skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Experience training students

Experience upskilling Sonographers

Passion for education

Meticulous approach

Extensive knowledge of protocols

Extensive knowledge of operations

Well known to other staff and sonographers

Knowledge of on call policies and procedures

Time management skills

Familiar with working at most SCR locations

Patient care focussed

Positive attitude

Long serving and loyal employee

Policy authoring

Staff rostering

Roster management system experience

Strong interest in making my employer the imaging provider of choice with the community and beyond

Timeline

Lead Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
04.2023 - 10.2023

Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
04.2012 - Current

Sonographer

Paradise Ultrasound
09.2010 - 03.2012

Sonographer

South Coast Radiology
01.2004 - 08.2010

Postgraduate Diploma - Medical Ultrasound

Queensland University Of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiation Technology-Radiation Therapy

Queensland University Of Technology

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