Desiane Bitaraes
Lowell
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Radiation Therapist with hands-on experience. Proven ability to deliver safe radiation treatments while maintaining meticulous documentation. Skilled in patient monitoring and healthcare collaboration, fostering positive relationships with patients and staff. Bilingual in Portuguese and English, enhancing communication in diverse environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapy – Internship
Brigham and Women's Hospital / Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston
01.2025 - Current
- Entry-level experience with GE & Siemens Simulators.
- Varian Linacs, including TX.
- Knowledge of tattoo-less treatments using AlignRT, TBI, IMRT, and VMAT.
- Operate treatment and treatment-planning equipment in accordance with departmental policy.
- Prepare treatments and administer prescribed doses while maintaining accurate documentation.
- Monitor patients' physical and physiological responses to treatment and refer for appropriate management as needed.
Radiation Therapist – Internship
Holy Family hospital
Methuen
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Trilogy, EX machine, and CT simulation experience.
- Discussed and explained treatment plans to patients.
- Administered radiation treatment safely, in consultation with the oncology team.
- Maintained detailed records of treatments and progress.
- Intermediate-level experience operating MOSAIQ/ARIA.
- Able to identify critical organs and dose tolerance in the treatment field.
- Able to compare and verify calculations, isodose plan, treatment parameters, and treatment prescription.
Radiation Therapist – Internship
VA Medical Center
Boston
01.2024 - 03.2024
- TrueBeam experience.
- Under the supervision of the lead therapist to perform radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to assess and monitor patient treatment.
- Assisted in maintaining detailed treatment records and ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Demonstrated exceptional patient care skills and handled patient concerns with empathy.
- Performed all safety standards and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
Radiation Therapy – Internship
Saint Annes Hospital
Fall River
09.2023 - 12.2023
- IX machine experience.
- Under the general supervision of the Chief Therapist and therapists, performed a variety of duties to ensure safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment/simulations to patients.
- Duties included preparation of treatment rooms for each patient and participation in the orientation and education of patients to treatment regime.
- Oversee department quality assurance activities, including monitoring the daily machine.
Education
ASSOCIATE’S Degree - Radiaiton Therapy
Laboure College of Healthcare
Milton, MA07.2025
Skills
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly
- Proficient in technology
- Developing positive relationships
- Effective written communication
- Maintaining accurate documentation
- Bilingual in Portuguese and English
- Radiation treatment
- Patient monitoring
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Record keeping
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 01/01/24
- Alpha Sigma Lambda, 01/01/24
- PI Delta Honor Society, 01/01/24
Preferred Name
Daisy
Timeline
Radiation Therapy – Internship
Brigham and Women's Hospital / Dana Farber Cancer Institute
01.2025 - Current
Radiation Therapist – Internship
Holy Family hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Radiation Therapist – Internship
VA Medical Center
01.2024 - 03.2024
Radiation Therapy – Internship
Saint Annes Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
ASSOCIATE’S Degree - Radiaiton Therapy
Laboure College of Healthcare
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