Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Cortney Erin Adams

Radiation Therapist
Smyrna,Ga

Summary

Radiation Therapist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Radiation Oncology. Offering 20 years of experience, but realizing this modality is constantly changing so there are always new things to learn.

Attentive Radiation Therapist adept at safely and effectively administering radiation therapy treatments.

Highly skilled in monitoring and maintaining equipment. Proven history of sound judgment and reasoned thinking.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.



Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radiation Therapist

CHI- Memorial Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Radiation Therapist

Northside Cancer Institute
atlanta, GA
07.2011 - 08.2023
  • Responsible for aligning patients utilizing MV, KV, CBCT and Align R.T
  • Varian Trubeam,Trilogy,2100C, 23ex
  • Treatment of patients on Varian equipment,Total Body Irradiation protocol, SBRT/SRS/SRT treatment
  • Utilize Align R.T for deep inspiration breath hold.
  • Lead therapist for training on TBI program; Train and evaluate competency with treatment and measurement in compliance with TBI protocols
  • Documented patient data in Aria EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • MRI Linac Safety trained
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Radiation Therapist

Atlanta Oncology Associates
04.2004 - 07.2011
  • Aligning patients utilizing MV, KV, CBCT, Novus B.A.T ultrasound
  • Beta site for HexaPod positioning couch
  • Treatment of patients on Elekta
  • Traveled to other facilities within this company
  • CT simulator trained.
  • Documented patient data in Mosaiq EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Radiation Therapist

Northside Cancer Institute
07.2002 - 04.2004
  • Utilized MV and X-ray to align patients
  • Varian 6, Varian 2100 C, Varian 1800 and Siemens Primus equipment
  • Total Body Irradiation program
  • Ximatron Simulator.
  • Documented patient data in Mosaiq EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Radiation Therapist

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
06.2001 - 07.2022

Siemens Primus and KD-2 equipment

  • Ximatron Simulator
  • SBRT treatment team therapist, new to this facility(2001)
  • Treated HDR patients
  • Documented patient data in Mosaiq EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

MBA - Healthcare Leadership

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
12.2021

B.S - Radiologic Science, Radiation Therapy

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Sol. C Johnson High School
Savannah, GA
05.1994

Skills

  • Patient care plan management
  • Safety practices
  • Equipment calibration
  • Patient care quality
  • Radiation dose protocols
  • HIPAA requirements
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Compassionate support
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Organization and Time management
  • Cultural awareness
  • Customer service
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Radiation Safety Measures
  • Compassionate Support

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Vision R.T update training
  • 2015 Vision R.T Super User, site trained
  • 2015 Trubeam Super User ( training Las Vegas)
  • 2014 Lead therapist for training on TBI protocols(treatment and measurements)
  • 2009 Elekta Synergy & Hexapod Couch
  • 2004 B.A.T ultrasound
  • 2004-current CT simulator
  • 2001 Xmitron simulator
  • 2001 SBRT protocol team, new program to Tallahassee Memorial


Affiliations

American Association of Radiation Technologist

American College of Healthcare Executives

National Honor Society (inducted 2021)


Certification

  • Radiation Therapist License State of Florida- 8/2025
  • ARRT-8/2024
  • South Carolina state license- 9/2025
  • BLS CPR, American Heart Association - 4/2024

Timeline

Radiation Therapist

CHI- Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023

Radiation Therapist

Northside Cancer Institute
07.2011 - 08.2023

Radiation Therapist

Atlanta Oncology Associates
04.2004 - 07.2011

Radiation Therapist

Northside Cancer Institute
07.2002 - 04.2004

Radiation Therapist

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
06.2001 - 07.2022

MBA - Healthcare Leadership

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

B.S - Radiologic Science, Radiation Therapy

Armstrong Atlantic State University

High School Diploma -

Sol. C Johnson High School
Cortney Erin AdamsRadiation Therapist