Volunteer
Western Health
Duties as required
Work experience
Jan 2009 - Present
Jan 2008 - Present
Constant Patient Observer
Western Health
To provide ongoing patient observation on a one-on-one basis.
1987 - 2008
Clinical Vascular Scientist
Vascular Investigations
Commenced private practice.Established Vascular Investigations - A privately owned vascular laboratory.
1993 - 1995
Visiting Clinical Vascular Scientist
China - Zhongshan Hospital - Shanghai Medical University
Department: Vascular Surgery Research Unit.
Duties:
-Established a Western Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory-Responsible for training of Medical and Scientific staff to perform vascular investigation on patients with vascular disease
1987 - 1994
"Honary" Clinical Vascular Scientist
Preston & Northcote Community Hospital
Department: Department of Vascular Surgery.
Duties:
-To co-ordinate and plan pre/post-operative vascular investigations on patients with vascular disease-Involvement with ongoing research projects -Upkeep of statistical data related to the Vascular Unit
1987 - 1994
Clinical Vascular Scientist
Austin Hospital
-August 1988 - Acting Head, Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory.-March 1991 - Vascular Scientist in Charge, Diagnostic Vascular laboratory.
Department: Department of Vascular Surgery.
Duties:
-Responsible for the vascular measurement in the Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory, Operating Theatre and Outpatients Clinic, on patients with vascular disease-Involvement with ongoing research programs-Nursing and technical teaching in the Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory, Operating Theatre and Outpatients Clinic
1980 - 1987
Clinical Vascular Scientist in Charge - Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory
Alfred Hospital
Department: Department of Vascular Surgery.
Duties:
-Responsible for the vascular measurement in the Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory, Operating Theatre and Outpatients Clinic, on patients with vascular disease-Involvement with ongoing research programs-Nursing and technical teaching in the Diagnostic Vascular Laboratory, Operating Theatre and Outpatient Clinic
1980 - 1980
Member of the I.Y.D.P. Secretariat
Health Commission of Victoria
Responsible to the Victorian State Committee for the International Year of Disabled Persons.
1969 - 1979
Cardio-Pulmonary Perfusionist - Sessional
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Department: Cardiac Surgery.
Duties:
-Operating heart - lung machine during open heart surgery
1966 - 1979
Technologist in Charge
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Department: Department of Anatomical Pathology.
Duties:
-Responsible for the running of autopsy services-Management of a small animal laboratory and experimental operations-Upkeep statistical analysis of yearly work load-Lectures in anatomy and basic pathology for final year nurses and the Mobile Intensive Ambulance Officers
1970 - 1970
Cardiac-Pulmonary Perfusionist
The Netherlands - Wilhelmina Hospital - University of Amsterdam
Department: Cardiac Surgery.
Duties:
-Operating heart - lung machine during open heart surgery
Education
Feb 1960 - Mar 1963
Diploma
Australian Society of Anaesthetic & Operating Theatre Technicians
Interest
- Flying
- Car rallying
- Boating
- Landscaping
Custom
Memberships:
Professional
1993 Affiliated Fellow of American College of Angiology
1993 Member of the Australian Sonographers Association
1991 Member of the Stoke Society of Australasia
1991 Fellow with Society Dedicated to Science and Technology
1988 Associate Member of the Australian Society for Ultrasound in medicine
1987 Associate Member of the Science Technology Institute of Australia
1986 Associate Member of the Clinical Nurse Specialists Association of Australia and New Zealand
1986 Membership of the Australian Society of Vascular Technologists
1984 Associate Member of the Aviation Medical Society of Australia and New Zealand
1982 Membership of the Australian Society for Critical Care Medicine
Member of Ethnic Communities Council Committee for the Disables (E.C.C.O.D)
1981 Ethnic Communities Council Representative on the Victorian State Committee for the
International Year of Disabled Persons
Membership of the Society of Non-Invasive Vascular technology, USA Membership of the Australian Sports Medicine Federation
1971 Membership of the Australian Institute of Science Technology
Social
1994 Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club
1993 National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
1984 Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
1984 -
1990 Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
Certifications
1996 - 1996
Risk Management
Health Care Practices Seminar
1990 - 1990
Conflict Resolution
Austin Hospital
1985 - 1985
Management 1
Alfred Hospital
1982 - 1982
Time Management
Alfred Hospital
1980 - 1980
Business Studies (Safety)
RMIT Melbourne
References
Ian Taylor
Professional Reference
George Somjen
Professional Reference
Peter Blombery
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George Westlake
Professional Reference
Graham Syme
Professional Reference
David Gawler
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