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Rachel Thompson

Leeds

Summary

Dependable individual seeks experience supporting busy hospital imaging operations through reliable, attentive patient care. Manages large workloads through strategic planning to achieve targets. Learns quickly and takes direction well to build abilities for well-rounded radiography services. AAA Health screener with 3 years of experience providing trusted heath care in clinical setting. Plans, implements and evaluates treatment plans to elevate impact of existing services. Communicates proactively with other healthcare professionals to optimise plans and patient pathways. Flexible AAA ultrasound Health Screener with experience managing busy diagnostic clinics in fast-paced hospital and doctors surgery settings. Committed and attentive for focused examinations, assessments and diagnoses. Communicates and collaborates well for helpful team and patient support. AAA Ultrasound Sonographer performs exams using good judgment in scanning, photographing and documenting anatomy and pathology. Level 3 Diploma program with certification in AAA Health Screener and active HASSP registry. Leverages ultrasound experience and strong clinical and analytical skills to assist physicians with exam interpretation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screener

NHS
Halifax, Calderdale
03.2019 - 05.2023
  • Maintained consistently high working standards, adopting continual patient care improvements.
  • Communicated clinical information with large multidisciplinary teams in busy patient-centred environment.
  • Established patient trust and positive rapport while conducting ultrasound examinations.
  • Assessed and annotated AAA ultrasound images in line with best clinical practice.
  • Shared sensitive assessment results with patients, offering guidance to clarify prognosis and treatment.


  • Contributed to smooth workflow on busy ward, dealing with up to 50 patients per shift.
  • Consulted healthcare workers to conduct and interpret results of complex diagnostic procedures.
  • Used compassionate bedside manner to ease patient anxiety and support physical and psychological needs.
  • Attended further training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) through ongoing rotation opportunities.
  • Managed case referrals, processing AAA ultrasound images promptly and accurately.
  • Promoted understanding of clinical procedures to patients from wide range of backgrounds.

Radiology Assistant

NHS
Otley, Leeds
02.2018 - 09.2019
  • Consulted healthcare workers to conduct and interpret results of complex diagnostic procedures.
  • Maintained high levels of CPD to provide comprehensive, accurate and effective radiography service.
  • Captured and developed diagnostic images following physicians' orders.
  • Assessed and justified referrals in accordance with radiation regulations, individual clinical indications and locally agreed protocols.
  • Created and implemented organised workflows within radiography department in line with service delivery demands.

Chaperone Assistant

NHS
Leeds
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Maintained consistently high working standards, adopting continual radiographic and patient care improvements.
  • Worked with professionalism and diplomacy, promoting patient dignity and wellbeing with total confidentiality.
  • Managed case referrals, processing Ultrasound images promptly and accurately.
  • Established patient trust and positive rapport while conducting ultrasound examinations.
  • Created and implemented organised workflows within radiography department in line with service delivery demands.
  • Promoted understanding of clinical procedures to patients from wide range of backgrounds.
  • Contributed to smooth workflow on busy ward, dealing with up to patients per shift.
  • Communicated clinical information with large multidisciplinary teams in busy patient-centred environment.

Engineering Technician

Groundforce Shorco
Leeds
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Translated design specifications from 2D materials to 3D models using Auto Cad .
  • Enforced awareness and compliance with all company, client and job-specific procedures.
  • Reported status changes to management for review or remediation.
  • Drafted scheme drawings illustrating defined construction methods and sequences.
  • Created section details, layout drawings and work schedules using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Carried out site surveys to review existing services and structure.
  • Leveraged SolidWorks mastery to produce bespoke manufacturing drawings in alignment with customer requirements.
  • Prepared technical drawings to support material procurement and illustrate installation constraints.
  • Attended design team meetings to resolve design issues and queries.
  • Used Strucad and Autocad to produce detailed drawing and schematics.
  • Liaised and collaborated with internal teams to develop solutions aligned with industry best practices.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings, applying strong knowledge of geometric tolerancing.
  • Produced geometrical set-outs and arrangements for concepts and design development.
  • Coordinated material schedules for assigned projects with respect to pricing and procurement.
  • Updated work instructions and technical drawings to reflect design changes.
  • Utilised CADD software to prepare architectural plans and construction documents.
  • Attended project meetings and client presentations to follow project progress.
  • Followed specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings.
  • Liaised with project consultants to verify all drawings complied with building codes.

Structural Draughtsperson

Pudsey Steel
Leeds
06.2007 - 09.2017
  • Attended design team meetings to resolve design issues and queries.
  • Assisted HSEQ Team in reporting and escalating any HSEQ incidents or concerns.
  • Produced geometrical set-outs and arrangements for concepts and design development.
  • Enforced awareness and compliance with all company, client and job-specific procedures.
  • Created section details, layout drawings and work schedules using AutoCAD and Inventor.
  • Reported status changes to management for review or remediation.
  • Liaised and collaborated with internal teams to develop solutions aligned with industry best practices.
  • Used StruCad and Autocad to produce detailed drawing and schematics.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings, applying strong knowledge of geometric tolerancing.
  • Attended project meetings and client presentations to follow project progress.
  • Translated design specifications from 2D materials to 3D models using StruCad Software.
  • Leveraged SolidWorks mastery to produce bespoke manufacturing drawings in alignment with customer requirements.
  • Prepared technical drawings to support material procurement and illustrate installation constraints.
  • Liaised with project consultants to verify all drawings complied with building codes.
  • Coordinated material schedules for assigned projects with respect to pricing and procurement.
  • Updated work instructions and technical drawings to reflect design changes.
  • Carried out site surveys to review existing services and structure.
  • Utilised CADD software to prepare structural steel documents.
  • Followed specifications and calculations to create various technical drawings.
  • Drafted scheme drawings illustrating defined construction methods and sequences.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Leeds university
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Studied for one year, got offered a position to work as a trainee draughts person for steel company.

Pass -

City and Guilds 2D and 3D design, Leeds

Diploma of Higher Education - Arcitectural design

Level 2, Leeds

Level 3 Health and Science Profession - Science

Leeds City College, Leeds
01.2018 - 07.2019

Level 3 Diploma Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm HS - Science

Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax, Calderdale
03.2020 - 03.2023

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Portable examinations
  • Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm Ultrasound scanning
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Data interpretation
  • Workflow management
  • Ultrasound imaging
  • Diagnosis and prognosis

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Calderdale Royal Hospital - Level 3 Diploma Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm HS, Science
03.2020 - 03.2023
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screener - NHS
03.2019 - 05.2023
Radiology Assistant - NHS
02.2018 - 09.2019
Leeds City College - Level 3 Health and Science Profession , Science
01.2018 - 07.2019
Chaperone Assistant - NHS
01.2017 - 01.2019
Engineering Technician - Groundforce Shorco
02.2016 - 12.2017
Structural Draughtsperson - Pudsey Steel
06.2007 - 09.2017
Leeds university - Bachelor of Science,
09.2006 - 09.2007
City and Guilds 2D and 3D design - Pass,
Level 2 - Diploma of Higher Education, Arcitectural design

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