Anita Berko
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
- Health care professional with hospital experience, combined with M.B.A., Healthcare Administration and management background.
- Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 8 years hands-on experience as a radiation therapist in fast-paced hospital environments.
- Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
- Business strategic thinking skills to critically analyzed relevant data to develop a business plan.
- Recognized for ability to work with very diverse patients and staff.
- Outstanding skills in assessing what is needed, recommending sensible solutions, and effectively motivating staff to implement them in a spirit of collaboration and superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Independent and self-motivated professional exceptionally strong in demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Johns Hopkins Medicine/Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
09.2008 - Current
- Perform simulation, assist in tumor localization procedures, preparation of immobilization devices, and operate the treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately.
- Assist chief therapist in the day to day operations of the clinic to ensure efficiency and continuity of service.
- Assist in creation of therapist daily, monthly and on call schedule
- Orientat and train new employees on the day to day operations of the clinic and treatment machines
- Continuously communicated with department supervisor and manager in order to enhance the performance of the department by maintaining patient satisfaction and employee morale
- Assist to create and implement policies and procedures for quality assurance and radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
- Analyze facility activities and data to properly assess risk management and improve services.
- Experience treating SRS/SBRT stereotactic radiosurgery, IMRT, HDR/ LDR procedures, Prone Breasts, breath-hold techniques and Pediatrics
- Equipment experience: Varian 2100 EX, Tomotherapy, Siemens, Elekta, CBCT-cone beam, Hexapod, XVI, portal imaging, IVIEW imaging, and with software programs such as Impac and Mosaiq for record and verify system. Administered billing with appropriate coding and completed daily Warm-up and QA of all treatment machines
- Experience treating IMRT, HDR/ LDR procedures, Prone Breasts and Pediatrics
Communications Agent
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Washington, DC
09.2003 - 01.2008
- Practice warm hospitality and telephone courtesy at all times.
- Assist in resolving client's questions and concerns.
- Interact with guests in a courteous and efficient manner.
Lead Teller
Chevy Chase Bank
Columbia , MD
11.2001 - 09.2003
- Supervised all tellers and provided approvals when needed to complete transactions.
- Assisted tellers in answering complex customer account questions and made certain excellent customer service skills were practiced.
- Performed drawer reconciliations and cash vault deposits.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration (MBA)
University of Maryland University College
2016
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration (MHA)
University of Maryland University College
2014
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Howard University
2008
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and procedures of radiation therapy
- Actively participated in patient simulations and treatments as well as directed clinic workflow, supervised, trained, and managed therapists & students
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Contributed with innovative ideas and policies to aid in developing a growing facility to improved the quality assurance
- Staff training, development and management ability
- Good organizational skills
- Effectively influences others
Interests
Board certified and member of ARRT, ASRT and DC Society of Radiologic Technologists
Additional Information
- Board certified and member of ARRT, ASRT and DC Society of Radiologic Technologists.
- Drs. Henschke / Goldson Academic Achievement Award 05/2008.
- The Bernard Osher Endowed Scholarship Award 01/2008.
- The Golden Key International Honor Society 01/2008.
- The Epsilon Tau Sigma of the National Society of Allied Health Scholastical Achievement Award 11/2007.
- Howard University Honor Society Award 11/2007.
- Howard University College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Sciences Center of Excellence Endowments Scholarship 11/2006.
- Howard University Deans List 2007-2008.
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Johns Hopkins Medicine/Sibley Memorial Hospital
09.2008 - Current
Communications Agent
Ritz Carlton Hotel
09.2003 - 01.2008
Lead Teller
Chevy Chase Bank
11.2001 - 09.2003
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration (MBA)
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science - Healthcare Administration (MHA)
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Howard University
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