Experienced radiation therapist with more than 10 years in clinical environments, specializing in patient care within radiation oncology. ARRT certified and holds an Associate of Applied Science in radiation therapy. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and self-driven work ethic. Licensed in Maryland, enhancing professional credibility.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
My strong commitment to quality care is evident in my practice, where I consistently verify prescriptions, diagnoses, and identifications, promoting patient safety.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to speak professionally, listen attentively, and interface with dosimetrists and other staff to provide clear, accurate information to patients.
- Expertise in radiation therapy, ensuring adherence to physician treatment plans while safely operating equipment.
- I am proficient in working with routine radiation therapy equipment according to established protocols, policies, and procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient care.
- Skilled in performing daily quality control tests on treatment machines, including Linac, True Beam HDR, and CT Simulator. I promptly report discrepancies to the clinical physicist and Chief/Lead, adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- Capable of performing CT simulations as directed by the radiation oncologist.
- Experienced in administering radiation treatments consistent with written directives from the radiation oncologist.
- Responsible for scheduling patients for daily treatments, boosts, and additional CT simulations and assisting with delivering HDR treatment.
- Observant and reassuring towards patients during treatment, reporting any unusual reactions to nurses or physicians.
- Proficient in alerting patients about nursing or physician appointments following facility protocols.
- I am familiar with a wide range of equipment, including True Beam 4.1, OBI, Cone Beam CT, Mosaiq, Aria 16, Tomotherapy, Siemens, Varian 2100EX/2300, CT Simulator, Elekta, HDR GYN/Prostate, SRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI’s, 4DCT, OSMS, VCD, and Microsoft Office, ensuring I can adapt to any technological environment