Daniel Hunton R.T.(T)
Willow Grove,PA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Radiation Therapist with with over ten years experience in leading large-scale radiation oncology department. Passionate about delivering high quality patient care. Highly skilled, multi-modality technologist with expertise in linear accelerator, proton therapy, CT simulation and PET/CT procedures. Driven to continuously innovate and elevate standards in radiation oncology. Advocate for patient education, safety, and satisfaction with a steadfast commitment to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and empathy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
University of Pennsylvania Health System
06.2014 - Current
- Works as part of multi-disciplinary team with clinical physicists, dosimetrists and other therapists as part of a treatment team to deliver high quality patient care.
- Accurately administers radiation therapy treatments to patients under the guide of the Radiation Oncologist.
- Follows radiation safety principles, keeps work area clean/organized, and follows JCAHO and other regulatory standards.
- Educates, prepares and reassures patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Maintains energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Positions patients for treatment and/or simulation with accuracy according to prescription
- Quickly learns new skills and applies them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Operates and adjusts radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders to meet specific patient needs
- Documents patient data in EMR chart and reviews chart to understand patient needs and deliver effective care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05.2014
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Analytic / Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Training and Development
- Patient Safety & Advocacy
- Planning and Coordination
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Data Collection and Management
Technology
- IBA Proton Therapy: Proteus Plus
- Varian Linear Accelerators: Halcyon, TrueBeam, Trilogy, Clinac iX
- Computed Tomography: Siemens Somatom Drive, Philips PET/CT, GE LightSpeed
- Special Procedures: Pediatrics, SBRT, IGRT, TBI, SRS, DIBH
- Software: ARIA 15, EPIC, Eclipse, Bayer MEDRAD Stellant FLEX, Adapt Insight/Deliver, LAP Laser, DYN'R SDX
Certification
- R.T.(T)(ARRT)
- CPR/AED/BLS
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Affiliations
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
University of Pennsylvania Health System
06.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
Gwynedd Mercy University