Charity Lowery
Harriman,TN
Summary
- Experienced in CT Simulators, Linear Accelerators, ARIA, Cerner Powerchart and delivering high-value external beam therapy treatments as part of a well-coordinated treatment team.
- Hold position as Clinical Supervisor to the students attending Chattanooga State Community College. This role requires collaboration between students, educators, my fellow therapists, supervisors and everyone in the radiation therapy department to ensure the best possible experience and learning environment.
- Educated on Electronic Health Records, ethics, legal issues, interpersonal communication, business, database management, project management, management of quality improvement and outcomes, and cloud computing.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
UHS
Knoxville, TN
02.2007 - Current
- Operate linear accelerators, simulators, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiotherapy treatments.
- Monitored patients during treatments, ensuring accurate positioning and delivery of prescribed doses of radiation.
- Educate patients about their treatment plan, potential side effects, and safety precautions they should take during and after their course of radiation therapy.
- Maintain records of patient treatments, including dose information and other relevant data.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing treatment plans that best meet the needs of each individual patient.
- Evaluate imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs to determine optimal location for delivering radiation therapy.
- Respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations involving patients receiving radiotherapy.
- Provide emotional support to patients undergoing painful or difficult treatments.
- Review charts for accuracy prior to submitting them for review by a physician.
- Assist in the development of new techniques or technologies related to radiotherapy treatments.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on all equipment used in administering radiation therapy treatments.
- Set up radiation therapy equipment to administer proper dosage according to patient needs and treatment protocols.
Radiation Therapist
Harbin Clinic
09.2003 - 02.2007
- Operated linear accelerators, simulators, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiotherapy treatments.
- Maintained daily logs documenting all aspects of each treatment session.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, including dose information and other relevant data.
- Attended continuing education courses related to advances in technology or clinical practice guidelines in radiotherapy.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations involving patients receiving radiotherapy.
Radiologic Technologist
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
03.2001 - 02.2007
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Operated portable x-ray machines in order to capture images of patients at bedside or other locations inside the hospital premises.
- Inspected equipment regularly for proper functioning and reported any malfunctions promptly.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members such as nurses and physicians to provide excellent patient care services.
- Educated patients about radiological procedure risks, benefits and alternatives as well as post-exam restrictions or instructions.
- Positioned patients and x-ray and CT equipment, and implemented beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Technology
King University
Bristol, TN05-2020
Certificate in Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08-2003
Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Coose Valley Technical College
Rome, GA06-2000
Skills
- Clinical Research
- Patient Care
- Radiation Safety
- Medical Imaging
- Quality Assurance
- Cloud Computing
- Database Management
- Health Information Exchange
- Cerner PowerChart
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Time Management
- Enhancing Quality
- Team Oriented
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
UHS
02.2007 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Harbin Clinic
09.2003 - 02.2007
Radiologic Technologist
Redmond Regional Medical Center
03.2001 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Technology
King University
Certificate in Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Certificate in Radiologic Technology - Radiologic Technology
Coose Valley Technical College
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