Laura Diaz
Summary
Compassionate Radiation Therapist holding 3 years of experience working with patients diagnosed with cancer. Highly skilled professional at operating treatment machines and effectively administering radiation therapy treatments. Excellent communication skills to thoroughly explain procedures to patients. Adept at stabilizing patients in preparation for treatment and monitoring patients during treatment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Cancer Healthcare Associates
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
- Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
- Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08.2019
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Radiation Safety
- Record Keeping
- Equipment Maintenance
- Empathy and Compassion
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer Literacy
- Critical Thinking
- Bilingual
- Oncology Expertise
- Quality Assurance
Certification
ARRT Accreditation
Qualified member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologist
Additional Information
Clinical Experience:
UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center - Deerfield Beach, FL May 2018 to August 2018
Lynn Cancer Institute - Delray Beach, FL August 2018 to November 2018
21st Century Oncology - Boca Raton, FL January 2019 to April 2019
Boca Raton Regional Hospital - Boca Raton, FL May 2019 to July 2019
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Cancer Healthcare Associates
08.2019 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Broward College
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