Carmen Gibson
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Radiation Therapist with 5 years of expertise in patient care, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of healthcare protocols. Now seeking to transition into a non-clinical, remote role where she can leverage her healthcare knowledge, communication skills, and technical proficiency to support operational processes, data management, or patient education in a flexible, virtual environment. Motivated to contribute to healthcare innovation and efficiency in a non-patient-facing capacity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Radiation Therapist
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Contributed to supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference by healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians and other medical professionals, facilitating collaboration and enhancing overall quality of care for cancer patients.
- Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Administer radiation treatments as prescribed by radiation oncologists using state-of-the-art equipment
- Collaborated with medical physicists, dosimetrists, and oncologists to deliver accurate treatment plans.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, ensuring clear communication and education on treatment processes.
- Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Watauga Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians and other medical professionals, facilitating collaboration and enhancing overall quality of care for cancer patients.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Contributed to supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Operated sophisticated radiation therapy equipment with precision, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before each use.
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians and other medical professionals, facilitating collaboration and enhancing overall quality of care for cancer patients.
- Assisted in research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and advancing the field of radiation oncology.
- Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered radiation treatments to oncology patients, utilizing various treatment modalities including IMRT and 3D-CRT.
- Worked closely with the radiation oncology team to develop and review treatment plans, ensuring precision in delivery and patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with radiation safety standards and provided continuous patient education on treatment procedures and side effects.
- Actively participated in tumor board meetings, offering valuable insights based on experience working directly with cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered radiation treatments to oncology patients, utilizing various treatment modalities including IMRT and 3D-CRT.
- Worked closely with the radiation oncology team to develop and review treatment plans, ensuring precision in delivery and patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with radiation safety standards and provided continuous patient education on treatment procedures and side effects.
- Actively participated in tumor board meetings, offering valuable insights based on experience working directly with cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Travel Radiation Therapist
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Monitored and documented patient progress throughout the course of their therapy, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with challenges of undergoing radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapist
Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Accurately delivers prescribed planned course of radiation therapy according to departmental protocols and established practices and standards with minimum supervision.
- Reads and reviews treatment chart prior to treatments to confirm diagnosis, area, energy, technique, daily dose, total dose and beam modifiers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with challenges of undergoing radiation therapy.
- Operated advanced radiation therapy equipment with precision, performing routine calibrations and functionality checks to ensure accurate and safe treatment delivery.
Radiation Therapist
Medstar Washington Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Administered precise radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout each session.
- Operated and maintained radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators and CT simulators, performing daily quality assurance checks to guarantee proper calibration and functionality.
- Collaborated closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and medical physicists to review and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Documented treatment information in electronic medical records, maintaining compliance with hospital protocols and regulatory standards.
- Accurately positioned patients and utilized immobilization devices to ensure proper alignment for radiation delivery.
Radiation Therapy Student
University of North Carolina
07.2018 - 06.2019
- 800 hours of clinical experience.
- Completed all required competencies while maintaining satisfactory patient care.
- Proficient in using Oncor, Versa and Phillips equipment; MV imaging, CBCT, VisionRT, Calypso, Syngo Portal Imaging, SBRT, Hexapod, Rapid Arc.
- CT Simulation Contrast Studies: urethograms, foley catheters, IV and oral contrast.
- Experience in forming immobilization devices: Vacloc bags, U frame masks, aquaplast masks, prone belly boards, multifix, body fix and angled breast board.
- Phillips Brilliance CT Big Bore Simulator with Tumor LOC, GE Lightspeed CT Simulator with advantage sim MD virtual simulation software and Lap Isomark v3.0 Tumor Localization, 3D/4D imaging.
Radiology Imaging Specialist
University of North Carolina Health Care Ambulatory Care
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepare and position the patient for diagnostic imaging procedures by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
- Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
- Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographs results; making necessary adjustments.
Radiation Therapist Student
Duke University Cancer Center
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Safely positioned and delivered radiation treatments under the direct supervision of radiation therapists.
- Experience with using Clinac 2100- MV Portal Imaging, kV OBI, SBRT, RPM Gating; Varian True Beam and Aria.
- Completed all required competencies while maintaining satisfactory patient care.
University of Mississippi Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Performs all duties in imaging at the request of the radiologist or ordering physician to include emergency, portables, surgery, fluoroscopy, and routine x-rays on patients of all ages.
- Proficient in digital imaging to include CR and DR.
- Some CT experience with Siemens and Phillips models.
- Experienced with Siemens, GE, and Toshiba radiology rooms.
- Proficient using a GE portable and Siemens radiology suites.
- Experience working in both large and small hospitals, as well as orthopedic clinics (Jackson Medical Mall, University Pavilion – adult and pediatric).
- Performs general office duties, such as answering the phone and scheduling patients.
Item Processing Specialist
BankPlus
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Communicated with branch personnel to assure proof work is in balance and assists branch personnel with scanner issues.
- Conducted regular audits of completed work, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established quality standards.
- Enhanced item processing efficiency by streamlining data entry procedures and implementing improved software solutions.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies, procedures, and appropriate regulatory issues as related to daily job functions including but not limited to: Bank Secrecy Act; Privacy Act; Fair Lending Act; Regulation E., etc.
Customer Service Specialist
BankPlus
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Handled escalated calls calmly, finding resolutions that satisfied both the company and the customer''s needs.
- Managed high call volume while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Assisted new employees with training, sharing best practices for handling difficult situations and achieving positive outcomes.
- Actively participated in team meetings and professional development workshops, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance skills and provide exceptional customer service.
Education
Certificate of Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Chapel Hill06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS12.2014
Skills
- Expertise in administering radiation therapy (IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, 3D-CRT)
- Proficient in using linear accelerators (photon, electron, and proton beam), CT simulators, and treatment planning software (Eclipse, ARIA, MOSAIQ)
- Knowledge of radiation safety protocols and quality assurance practices
- Strong interpersonal skills and patient communication
- Adaptability to various clinical environments and healthcare teams
- Detail-oriented in treatment planning, documentation, and patient positioning
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
Timeline
Travel Radiation Therapist
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Travel Radiation Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
02.2024 - 05.2024
Travel Radiation Therapist
Watauga Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Radiation Therapist
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Radiation Therapist
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Radiation Therapist
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Travel Radiation Therapist
Lovelace Medical Center
02.2021 - 08.2021
Radiation Therapist
Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center
01.2020 - 02.2021
Radiation Therapist
Medstar Washington Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019
Radiation Therapist Student
Duke University Cancer Center
04.2019 - 05.2019
Radiation Therapy Student
University of North Carolina
07.2018 - 06.2019
Radiology Imaging Specialist
University of North Carolina Health Care Ambulatory Care
07.2018 - 06.2019
University of Mississippi Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2018
Item Processing Specialist
BankPlus
07.2016 - 05.2018
Customer Service Specialist
BankPlus
03.2015 - 06.2016
Certificate of Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Bachelor of Science - Medical Radiologic Technology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alcorn State University
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