Amalia Lacayo
Miami
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Radiation Therapy student seeking a challenging position within a reputable healthcare facility that supports continued growth and professional development. Brings strong clinical experience, critical thinking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in high-pressure environments—while maintaining a strong commitment to patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapy Student
Miami Cancer Institute
05.2025 - Current
- Escorted patients from the waiting area to the treatment room, provided clear communication regarding upcoming procedures, and ensured treatment areas were fully stocked with necessary linens and supplies
- Setup patient using immobilization devices and triangulation using patient tattoos
- Assist with CT simulations
- Used CBCT, KV, MV, imaging
- Use of Aria, C-RAD and Vision RT
- Linacs used: Truebeam, Tomo, Proton IBA
- Observed: Gamma Knife, Cyberknife, Zap-X, Brachytherapy, MR-Linac
Radiation Therapy Student
Miami Cancer Institute
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Escorted patients from the waiting area to the treatment room, provided clear communication regarding upcoming procedures, and ensured treatment areas were fully stocked with necessary linens and supplies.
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation using patient tattoos
- Assist with CT simulations
- Used CBCT, KV, and MV
- Use of Aria, C-RAD, Vision RT
- Linacs used: Truebeam, Tomo, Proton IBA
- Observed: Gamma Knife, Cyber Knife, Brachytherapy, Zap-X, MR-Linac
Radiation Therapy Student
Cleveland Clinic Florida
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Escorted patients from the waiting area to the treatment room, provided clear communication regarding upcoming procedures, and ensured treatment areas were fully stocked with necessary linens and supplies
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation using Vision RT
- Used CBCT, KV, MV, and IGRT imaging
- Assisted with CT Simulations
- Used Mosaiq
- Linacs used: Truebeam, Edge
- Observed: Brachytherapy
Radiation Therapy Student
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center-UM
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Escorted patients from the waiting area to the treatment room, provided clear communication regarding upcoming procedures, and ensured treatment areas were fully stocked with necessary linens and supplies
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation using patient tattoos
- Used CBCT, KV, and MV
- Used OSMS systems, gating, and Aria
- Assisted with CT simulations
- Linacs used: Edge, Ethos, Trilogy, Truebeam, Proton with Varian
- Observed: Brachytherapy
Education
Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Health And Technology
Miami, FL08-2025
Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2018
Skills
- Delivered radiation treatments to pediatric and adult patients according to treatment prescriptions
- Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, stabilized patients in preparation for treatment delivery and monitored patients during treatment
- Operated treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately
- Maintained accurate daily records in the patient's chart
- Performed simulations and fabricated custom treatment devices
- Provided high quality, compassionate, and consistent care
- Prepared the room and equipment for the patient in regards to immobilization devices, field parameters and beam shaping devices
- Diligently recorded daily treatment, simulation notes and other documentation required on patient charts
Certification
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Association
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Radiation Therapy Student
Miami Cancer Institute
05.2025 - Current
Radiation Therapy Student
Miami Cancer Institute
01.2025 - 04.2025
Radiation Therapy Student
Cleveland Clinic Florida
09.2024 - 12.2024
Radiation Therapy Student
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center-UM
05.2024 - 08.2024
Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Health And Technology
Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Miami Dade College
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