Frances Clark
Decherd,TN
Summary
Skilled Radiation Therapist from Cumberland Radiation Oncology, adept in operating advanced radiotherapy equipment and ensuring quality patient care. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing treatment accuracy and patient comfort.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Cumberland Radiation Oncology
Decherd, TN
08.2018 - Current
- Operate linear accelerators, simulators, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiotherapy treatments.
- Prepare or construct immobilization, treatment or protection devices.
- Prepare patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Maintain information regarding radiation dosages, equipment settings or patients' reactions.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on all equipment used in administering radiation therapy treatments.
- Maintained continuous functionality of radiation therapy equipment and reported malfunctions to management.
- Checked for side effects emerging as skin irritation, nausea or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
- Provide emotional support to patients undergoing painful or difficult treatments.
- Complete day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08-1996
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08-1995
Skills
- Patient positioning
- Quality patient care
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
- Time management abilities
- Attention to detail
- Side effect management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Cumberland Radiation Oncology
08.2018 - Current
Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Chattanooga State Community College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Wallace State Community College