Tanya McDonald
Port Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Sonographer with 23 years experience as an ultrasound supervisor, enthusiastic and eager to tackle the expanded Ultrasound Managers role and improve an already excellent team with the ultimate benefit for the patient.
Extensive experience in clinical leadership and teaching and in the delivery of high quality patient care.
Experienced in ensuring regulatory compliance and advancing ultrasound practices. Well versed in supporting access and patient flow.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Supervisor Sonographer
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2001 - Current
Responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operations of the ultrasound dept.
Training and education of radiography and sonography students and radiology registrars.
Active mentorship of newly qualified sonographers and ongoing encouragement of growth for senior sonographers.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards.
Enthusiastic role in ultrasound improvement group initiative with successful implementation of innovative ideas and solutions.
Assisted in implementation of advanced ultrasound practices such as CEUS and liver shearwave including attendance at inaugural meetings.
Vast experience with ultrasound tenders and achieving successful outcomes for the department.
Regular monitoring of equipment with co-ordination of repairs and servicing.
Delivered lectures and workshops at various conferences and educational events.
Radiographer
Royal Melbourne Hospital
03.1990 - 07.2001
General radiographer also trained in MR, CT and Angiography. Student sonographer 1996 to 1998.
Locum Radiographer
Royal Children’s Hospital
08.1989 - 12.1989
General paediatric radiographer
Locum Radiographer
Royal Free Hospital
09.1988 - 12.1988
General radiographer
Radiographer
Dunedin Public Hospital
01.1983 - 08.1988
Student radiographer three years. General radiographer specializing in CT, Angiography and Cath Lab.
Education
Graduate Diploma Ultrasound -
RMIT
Distinction11.1996
Improvement Training Day Workshop
Melbourne Health2023
Lead To Engage Workshop
Melbourne Health2023
Supervision of Peers And Colleagues Workshop
Monash Centre For Scholarship In Health Education2020
Supervision of Students Workshop
Monash Centre For Scholarship In Health Education2020
Diploma in Medical Radiography -
Otago School of Radiography
11.1986
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with both patients and staff
Effective communicator and listener
Team leadership
Hard working and conscientious
Experienced, thoughtful, technically proficient sonographer
Effective teaching and mentoring skills
Collaborative and adaptive
Open minded to solutions for problems
Process improvement
Performance reviewing
Certification
ASAR accredited Sonographer
AHPRA registered Medical Imaging Technologist
ASA member
Referees
Consultant Radiologist Dr Wayland Wang
Associate Professor Alexandria Taylor
Timeline
Co-Supervisor Sonographer
Royal Melbourne Hospital
07.2001 - Current
Radiographer
Royal Melbourne Hospital
03.1990 - 07.2001
Locum Radiographer
Royal Children’s Hospital
08.1989 - 12.1989
Locum Radiographer
Royal Free Hospital
09.1988 - 12.1988
Radiographer
Dunedin Public Hospital
01.1983 - 08.1988
Graduate Diploma Ultrasound -
RMIT
Improvement Training Day Workshop
Lead To Engage Workshop
Supervision of Peers And Colleagues Workshop
Supervision of Students Workshop
Diploma in Medical Radiography -
Otago School of Radiography
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