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YAU SHU YI (ALYSSA)

Singapore

Summary

More than 7 years background in healthcare. Skilled sonography professional with solid experience in diagnostic imaging and patient care. Known for strong collaborative abilities and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in operating sonographic equipment, analyzing results, and maintaining high standards. Reliable team member focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sonographer / Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Specialized in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, thyroid, pelvis, doppler study, vascular (upper and lower limbs deep venous), and small parts examinations (lump and bump).
  • Familiar with ultrasound machine in Philips Epiq7G & Elite, Canon, and Logic E10 & P10.
  • Proficient use of electronic medical records, RIS, and PACS reporting systems.
  • Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
  • Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information.
  • Work independently and complete assigned cases in timely manner. Optimized appointment scheduling to reduce patient wait times and efficiently managing daily workload.
  • Image audit team in ultrasound department. Reviewed the images and ensuring better quality images that would benefit patients.
  • Qualified clinical educator for SIT and Parkway student in ultrasound modality. Facilitated integration of sonography students into clinical environment, mentoring next generation of healthcare professionals.
  • Service with a heart award winner. Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort and cooperation by providing clear explanations of ultrasound procedures and compassionate care. Reduced patient anxiety, providing calm and reassuring environment during sonographic exams.

Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
04.2017 - 01.2020
  • Diagnostic radiographer (X-ray) in outpatient, inpatient and emergency setting.
  • Comply strictly ALARA. Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to radiation protection protocols during imaging procedures.
  • Performed routine and specialized radiograph in workplace.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
  • Provided compassionate care during procedures by establishing rapport with patients, addressing concerns, and explaining processes clearly.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by offering support and assistance to colleagues when needed, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Internship of Radiographer and Radiation Therapist

Hospital of Chung Shan Medical University
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Total of20 weeks in Hospital of Chung Shan Medical University
  • Trained in several diagnostic radiography modalities, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy

Internship of Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Total of8 weeks in Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
  • Trained in several different medical modalities: Diagnostic Radiography, Sonography, Angiography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Mammography

Education

BSc - Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences

Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU)
Taiwan
06.2016

Skills

  • Abdominal sonography
  • Gynecologic sonography
  • Color doppler imaging
  • Vascular ultrasound
  • Small parts sonography
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Carestream RIS
  • PACS reporting system
  • Microsoft (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • MATLAB

Certification

  • Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
  • National Environment Agency (NEA) R1 License
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

Languages

Mandarin Chinese (Fluent)
English (Fluent)
Malay (Intermediate)
Hokkien / Taiwanese (Intermediate)
Cantonese (Little)

Achievements

1. Committee of enterprise risk management (ERM)

  • A framework for managing organization risk, ensuring the work environment is safe and protect staff and patient from harm.
  • Responsible to identified the risks within the department and monitor compliance to ensures the organization meet the corporate vision.
  • The level of risk and likelihood of incidents occurring to be analyzed, and effective control measures implemented and monitor.


2. Image audit team in ultrasound department

  • To review basic anatomy and refine imaging technique to improve correlation to the reason of exams.
  • Enables the sonographers to learn and improve on image quality.
  • Provides an opportunity to learn from each other and reduce the ultrasound discrepancies.


3. Appointed as clinical educator for SIT and parkway collage

  • Undertaking the clinical educator course for Parkway College and SIT student and have passed the e-training modules for both of them.
  • Fostering the development of students in clinical setting and creating positive learning experiences.
  • Supervise and guide the student on the process of justifying request forms, performing radiological examination and interpretation of radiographic image.


4. Organiser of Case of the week (COW) in ultrasound department

  • A commitment to share weekly cases (interesting case with learning points or uncommon case) for discussion and team learning to train critical thinking on interesting ultrasound cases.
  • Create a fun learning environment within the department.


5. Participated in ultrasound journal club

  • The purpose is to learn the independent critical appraisal of literature review and stay abreast on new technology and improving our own scanning performance / techniques.


6. Attended SGCR WIRES 2021 conference

  • Aim to recognize the current practices in radiology across institution.
  • Taught to produce images that demonstrate critical thinking in the various clinical situation.
  • Gave a post-conference talk on the nutcracker phenomenon and nutcracker syndrome which was presented during the conference.

Timeline

Sonographer / Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
01.2020 - 09.2024

Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
04.2017 - 01.2020

Internship of Radiographer and Radiation Therapist

Hospital of Chung Shan Medical University
09.2015 - 01.2016

Internship of Radiographer

Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
07.2015 - 08.2015
  • Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
  • National Environment Agency (NEA) R1 License
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

BSc - Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences

Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU)
YAU SHU YI (ALYSSA)