Carey Chapin
Asheville,NC
Summary
Distinguished Radiation Therapist with a proven track record at Genesis Care, excelling in patient care and teamwork. Demonstrated ability to enhance treatment accuracy and patient comfort, leveraging skills in radiation protection protocols and compassionate assistance. Achieved significant improvements in treatment outcomes through critical thinking and effective team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Genesis Care
05.2019 - Current
- Followed safety procedures to protect patients from overexposure to radiation and examined machines to ensure machines were functioning properly.
- CBCT/X-rayed patients to determine exact location of area requiring treatment and proper setup.
- Administered prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using Siemens Oncor and Elekta Versa linear accelerators.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Prepared or constructed immobilization, treatment or protection devices and completed CT simulation.
- Monitored patients throughout treatment to proactively identify issues or adverse reactions and provide rapid response in emergent situations.
- Completed all charting, documentation, QCLs and record and verify through Mosaiq Programs.
- Adhered to all best practices and protocols regarding radiation protection to protect patients and staff.
- Maintained continuous functionality of linear accelerator and CT scanner and reported malfunctions to management/engineers.
- Reviewed patient medical data, including health history and care plan, to verify actions before administering radiation.
- Checked for side effects emerging as skin irritation, nausea or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to patient's treatment and overall care.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Radiologic Technologist
EmergeOrtho
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Accurately performs radiographic procedures requested per each orthopedic surgeons’ requests.
- Positioned injured and/or casted patients for optimal comfort during radiographic procedures.
- Appropriately document charting and charges.
Radiation Therapist Intern
NHRMC Radiation Oncology
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Gained experience in all features of a radiation oncology department including treatment, conventional simulation, and CT/sim.
- Assisted therapists with treatment setups, creating immobilization devices, monitoring patients, and precisely following patient’s prescriptions.
- Exposure to IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, HDR, kV & MV imaging and CBCT procedures on Varian 2100, Varian 21ix, Varian Silhouette machines
Education
Radiation Therapy Diploma -
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2017
Skills
- ARRT certified
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality patient care
- HIPAA guidelines
- Radiation protection protocols
- Compassionate rapport and assistance
- Patient care plans
- Active listening
- Training & Development
- Planning
- Communication
- Time management
- Team building
- Work ethic
- Organization
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical thinking
- PPE use
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Genesis Care
05.2019 - Current
Radiation Therapist Intern
NHRMC Radiation Oncology
08.2017 - 08.2018
Radiologic Technologist
EmergeOrtho
06.2017 - 05.2019
Radiation Therapy Diploma -
Pitt Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
Cape Fear Community College
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