Susan Mallinson
Summary
Results-driven technologist with over 15 years of expertise in nuclear medicine and 5 years in PET/CT, developed through diverse roles in hospital environments, private practices, and health clinics. HPCSA registered for independent practice, demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate within professional teams while maintaining autonomy. Dedicated to advancing knowledge through continual professional development and ensuring adherence to safe radiation practices. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care by leveraging cutting-edge technology and staying current with industry advancements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Drs B Vorster & M Janse V Vuuren Hoogland Medi Clinic
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for every aspect of the functioning of a private Nuclear Medicine practice and good quality patient care.
- Operated and maintained advanced imaging equipment for accurate diagnostic results.
- Booking of patients for studies & patient preparation.
- Ordering & Preparation of kit sets in hot lab and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Injection of radio-isotopes, intravenous, intradermal, subcutaneous, peri areolar, peri tumoral.
- Organizing authorization from medical aids, responsible for payments from private patients & writing receipts.
- Quality Control of gamma camera & Hot lab equipment to maintain compliance with standards.
- Patient record keeping, inventory control.
Diagnostic Radiographer & Procurement Officer
Mangaung Correctional Healthcare Clinic Bloemfontein
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Managing Radiography department & doing all necessary radiographic studies on inmates
- Procure all equipment for clinic
- Responsible for accruals & ensure monthly income statement is true reflection of finances spend for health clinic.
- Responsible for all medical equipment yearly services & upkeep in health clinic
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results for accurate diagnoses.
Locum diagnostic radiographer
Koffiefontein Mine Clinic
09.2013 - 03.2014
- Operated radiographic equipment to obtain high-quality imaging for diagnostic purposes.
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Advising attending medical practitioner on x rays to achieve a provisional diagnosis
- Quality control of darkroom and x-ray machine
Locum diagnostic Theatre radiographer
Belinda Vd Merwe- Netcare & Citymed Hospitals Bloemfontein
01.2013 - 03.2014
- On call services for all theatre screening procedures
- Maintaining accurate patient records
- Keep record of relevant SABS documentation of radiation dose received & sending dose meter so SABS monthly
- Ensure safe radiation protection practices
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Drs J Möller & B Vorster Bloemfontein
01.2004 - 12.2012
- General nuclear medicine studies, SPECT, PET/CT.
- Maintaining & servicing of imaging equipment.
- Prepare radiopharmaceuticals and administer to patients for imaging.
- Trained in Basic Life support
Student Nuclear Medicine Technologist
DrGHJ Engelbrecht, National & Universitas Hospitals Bloemfontein
03.2002 - 12.2003
- Received training in all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and worked at private practice as well as 2 provincial hospitals in Bloemfontein during studies.
Diagnostic Radiographer
Drs Spies and partners - Rosepark Hospital Bloemfontein
01.1998 - 02.2002
- General diagnostic studies
- Fluoroscopy
- Screening studies
- Mammography
- Computed Tomography
- Theatre procedures
Student Diagnostic Radiographer
Universitas, National & Pelonomi Hospitals
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Worked in all 3 provincial hospitals in Bloemfontein, from first year of studies to third year, received training and obtained experience in all areas of diagnostic radiography.
Education
N DIP Radiography - Nuclear Medicine
Central University of Technology Free State
01.2004
N DIP Radiography - Diagnostic
Technikon Free State
01.1998
Skills
- Independent work – Handling a practice on my own
- Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, Health focus
- Good communication skills, working with patients, specialists, medical aid
- Presentation skills – Power point presentations for continual professional development
- Time management – Work according to time, fit I emergency patients, move appointments
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Basic Life support training
Affiliations
- HPCSA (1995- PRESENT)
- SASNM (08/2019 – PRESENT)
- SORSA (10/2018 – PRESENT)
LANGUAGE COMPETENCIES
English: speaking, reading, writing fluent
Afrikaans: speaking, reading, writing fluent
Timeline
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Drs B Vorster & M Janse V Vuuren Hoogland Medi Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Diagnostic Radiographer & Procurement Officer
Mangaung Correctional Healthcare Clinic Bloemfontein
04.2014 - 12.2019
Locum diagnostic radiographer
Koffiefontein Mine Clinic
09.2013 - 03.2014
Locum diagnostic Theatre radiographer
Belinda Vd Merwe- Netcare & Citymed Hospitals Bloemfontein
01.2013 - 03.2014
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Drs J Möller & B Vorster Bloemfontein
01.2004 - 12.2012
Student Nuclear Medicine Technologist
DrGHJ Engelbrecht, National & Universitas Hospitals Bloemfontein
03.2002 - 12.2003
Diagnostic Radiographer
Drs Spies and partners - Rosepark Hospital Bloemfontein
01.1998 - 02.2002
Student Diagnostic Radiographer
Universitas, National & Pelonomi Hospitals
01.1995 - 12.1997
N DIP Radiography - Nuclear Medicine
Central University of Technology Free State
N DIP Radiography - Diagnostic
Technikon Free State