Years as a Radiation Therapist
Desiree Joy
Chico,CA
Summary
Experienced and driven Radiation Therapist with twenty years of success in the healthcare field. A flexible manager with six years of experience orchestrating operations to meet organizational objectives. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage team performance, meet patient service objectives, and fulfill clinic targets. Direct supervision of Radiation Therapists operating treatment machines and CT equipment. Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the clinical practice, including linear accelerator and CT for simulations. Committed to collaborating with staff to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. A decisive leader with strong organizational and planning capabilities. Dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective leadership to drive positive change.
Overview
20
20
2
2
Certification
6
6
Lead/Managing Radiation Therapist
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
Marysville, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients during treatments, ensuring accurate positioning and delivery of prescribed doses of radiation.
- Prepared treatment plans for patient care.
- Provided guidance to medical staff on radiation safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, including dose information and other relevant data.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in developing treatment plans.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, potential side effects, and safety precautions.
- Evaluated imaging studies to determine the optimal location for delivering radiation therapy.
- Operated linear accelerators, simulators, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiotherapy treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing painful or difficult treatments.
- Adhered to all best practices and protocols regarding radiation protection to protect patients and staff.
Lead Radiation Therapist
Valor Oncology
Chico, CA
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented radiation safety protocols for staff, patients, and visitors.
- Provided technical guidance to Radiation Oncology team members in the use of equipment and procedures.
- Monitored radiation oncology department performance metrics, including patient scheduling and throughput.
- Conducted weekly meetings with departmental staff to review goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to radiation oncology services.
- Managed personnel issues within the department including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and disciplinary action when needed.
- Collaborated with medical physicists to develop new protocols for cancer treatments.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in order to facilitate communication among teams.
- Developed policies and procedures for safe handling of radioactive materials in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies that promoted the services offered by the department.
- Implemented new software systems designed specifically for tracking patient data within the department.
- Oversaw inventory management processes related to supplies used during treatment sessions.
- Supervised day-to-day operations within the department while providing guidance and direction as needed.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
Radiation Therapist
Oroville Hospital
Oroville, CA
04.2017 - 01.2020
Lead Radiation Therapist
David Grant Medical Center
Travis AFB, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
Doctors Medical Center
San Pablo, CA
09.2008 - 09.2009
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
California Pacific Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
04.2008 - 08.2008
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
Napa, CA
02.2007 - 11.2007
Radiation Therapist
Radiological Associates of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
09.2004 - 02.2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
George Washington University
05.2024
AAS Radiation Oncology Technology -
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
05-2004
Associate of Science - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05-1999
Skills
- Patient Care
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Written Communication
- Records Maintenance
- Task Prioritization
- Radiation protection protocols
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Self Motivation
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Quality
- Team Collaboration
- EMR Software
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
Certification
- RHT00086543, California, 03/2026
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 04/2025
Roles And Responsibilities
- Educated patients regarding treatment, simulation procedures, and potential radiation side effects.
- Correspondence and scheduling of inpatients on concurrent regimens.
- Assisted in the opening of a new radiation therapy department.
- Certified and operated Mosaiq, Hexapod, Impac, Varian, and Aria software.
- Instructed students on the operation of radiation therapy equipment.
- Prepared immobilization, treatment, and protection devices.
- Provided radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
- Certified and operated Elekta Versa, Varian Clinac 600, 600EX, 2100C, 2100EX, 2300EX Linear, Trilogy, IX Accelerators, and TrueBeam.
- Certified and operated Siemens Primus Linear Accelerator.
- Treated patients with High Dose Radiation, brachytherapy and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy.
- Treated patients with RPM Respiratory Gating.
- Certified and operated BAT and Son Array system for prostate localization.
- Certified and operated On Board Imaging.
- Certified and operated GE LightSpeed CT scanner and ADAC for simulation treatment planning.
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Lead Radiation Therapist
Valor Oncology
01.2020 - 04.2023
Radiation Therapist
Oroville Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2020
Lead Radiation Therapist
David Grant Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
Doctors Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2009
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
California Pacific Medical Center
04.2008 - 08.2008
Radiation Therapist (Temp Contract)
Queen of the Valley Medical Center
02.2007 - 11.2007
Radiation Therapist
Radiological Associates of Sacramento
09.2004 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
George Washington University
AAS Radiation Oncology Technology -
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Associate of Science - General Studies
Diablo Valley College
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