Chesicka Johnson
Cypress,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Radiation Therapist / Senior Medical Dosimetry student eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail ,critical thinker and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of Radiation Oncology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Dosimetry Intern
Texas Oncology Cancer Center-Fortworth
Fortworth, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Education focused on multi modality treatment planning utilizing innovation techniques for patients.
- Effective communication with a multi disciplinary team disciplinary team to successfully execute safe and efficient treatment plans
- Proficient in varian eclipse V.13 3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT treatment planning system, image Registration and contouring.
- Proficient in Mosaiq and Aria record and verify system.
- Assisting with simulation of patients and creating of immobilization devices.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
Sugarland, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Using the Clinac administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
- With the use of GE 16 slice scanner positioned patients for simulation with accuracy for Dosimetry.
- When preforming HDR, followed physician and physicist instructions when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- With proficiency use of Mosaiq, accurately record and verify patient's treatment according to ones dose prescription.
Radiation Therapist
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
- With proficiency use of Varian True Beam and CT GE 16 slice simulation scanner, accurately sim and administer radiation in prescribed dose to designated anatomy.
- During Daily QA, monitor operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
- Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
- With proficiency use of Aria and Mosaiq, accurately record and verify patient's treatment according to ones dose prescription.
- Follow physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
CT Technologist
Houston Methodist-Willowbrook
Houston, TX
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed about 60 high quality radiologic, CT and fluoroscopy exams on incoming patients daily.
- Monitored patient's well-being during exams and recognized discomfort or medical problems and took appropriate action.
- Assisted radiologists with image-guided body biopsies and thyroid biopsies.
- Responded to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
- Injected contrast for CT scans in accordance with department policy.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other team members concerning patient status, diagnoses and related information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Dosimetry
John Patrick University Health And Applied Science
South Bend, IN04.2023
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Galveston College
Galveston, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.2019
Associate of Science - Computed Tomography
Galveston College
Galveston, TX12.2017
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
Harris Health Systems
Houston05.2017
Associate of Science - Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2015
Skills
- Radiation Therapist, Radiologic Technologist, and Computed Tomographer
- Excellent work ethics with 6 years of experience in Radiation Safety and 12 years of patient care skills
- IGRT(CT), Port MV and KV OBI
- Trilogy, clinac iX, TrueBeam, Elekta Infinty
- Eclipse V 136 and V16
Certification
- Licensed Radiation Therapy - 2019
- CT technology-2019
- Radiologic Technology-2017
- TMB-Feb, 2023
- CPR- Sep, 2023
Timeline
Medical Dosimetry Intern
Texas Oncology Cancer Center-Fortworth
10.2022 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
06.2021 - Current
CT Technologist
Houston Methodist-Willowbrook
07.2019 - 07.2020
Radiation Therapist
Memorial Hermann Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Medical Dosimetry
John Patrick University Health And Applied Science
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Galveston College
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Fort Hays State University
Associate of Science - Computed Tomography
Galveston College
No Degree - Radiologic Technology
Harris Health Systems
Associate of Science - Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Licensed Radiation Therapy - 2019
- CT technology-2019
- Radiologic Technology-2017
- TMB-Feb, 2023
- CPR- Sep, 2023
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