Beth Aaron
Summary
Precision-driven Certified Medical Dosimetrist with adeptness in highly productive and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in treatment planning, radiation therapy optimization, and dose calculation to ensure optimal patient care. Excel in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, enabling effective collaboration with medical physicists and oncologists for superior patient treatment outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando, FL
07.2015 - Current
- In my current position, I am responsible for developing 2D, 3D, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT treatment plans using the Eclipse TPS according to our center’s protocols, as well as contouring all relevant anatomy and maintaining data in Aria.
- As the lead Viewray dosimetrist, I produce treatment plans using the Viewray system and I am skilled at contouring and adaptive planning on the Viewray MRIdian.
- I work very closely with the doctors and physicists on a daily basis to ensure I am developing the best treatment plans possible with patient care and safety in mind.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Princeton Baptist Hospital
Birmingham, AL
04.2007 - 06.2015
- As the sole dosimetrist, I was involved in developing and implementing radiation therapy treatment plans using the Eclipse Treatment Planning System and entering data into the treatment management database RT Chart.
- I worked alongside the physician to do contours and set up treatment parameters on the GE Advantage Workstation.
- I assisted the physician and physicist during prostate seed implants as well as HDR brachytherapy treatments.
- I was also responsible for maintaining the integrity of treatment charts through weekly chart checks.
Radiation Therapist
Center for Cancer Care
Huntsville, AL
03.2001 - 03.2007
- As a radiation therapist I performed the simulation of patient treatment portals and administered the radiation treatments to the patients.
- My duties also included maintaining correct treatment records as well as the construction of patient treatment devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, ALCertificate of Completion -
Advanced Radiotherapy Consulting One Year Remote Dosimetry School
Goshen, INSkills
- Contouring relevant anatomy on CT and MRI datasets
- Fusing diagnostic scans (MRI, PET) to planning CT
- Eclipse Treatment Planning System
- Aria
- 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT plans
- SRS/SBRT plans
- Adaptive planning
- Clearcheck
Degree
BS Radiologic Sciences
CMD licensure
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
07.2015 - Current
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Princeton Baptist Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2015
Radiation Therapist
Center for Cancer Care
03.2001 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certificate of Completion -
Advanced Radiotherapy Consulting One Year Remote Dosimetry School