James Suain
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Dynamic Radiation Therapy Student at GenesisCare Cancer Care and Treatment, skilled in delivering precise radiation treatments and ensuring patient comfort. Proficient in operating advanced imaging systems and performing quality assurance tests. Committed to providing compassionate care while maintaining meticulous patient records, enhancing treatment accuracy and patient safety.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapy Student
GenesisCare Cancer Care and Treatment
Fort Myers
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation
- Used KV, MV, and IGRT imaging
- Tattooed triangulation marks onto patients
- Demonstrated knowledge of cancer types and their effects on the body.
- Set up radiation therapy equipment to administer proper dosage according to patient needs and treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient reactions to treatments by monitoring vital signs before, during, and after sessions.
- Assisted radiation therapists in the setup of patient treatments, including positioning and immobilization devices.
- Monitored patients during treatment sessions, ensuring safety and comfort.
Radiation Therapy Student
GenesisCare Cancer Care and Treatment
Cape Coral
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation
- Used KV, MV, and IGRT imaging
- Used ARIA and DIBH
- Recorded patient information pertinent to the patient's treatment electronically
- Monitored patients during treatment sessions, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data, answered questions and adjusted positions to promote comfort with processes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and treatments given.
- Performed daily quality assurance tests on equipment to ensure accuracy of treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach12-2025
Healthcare Support Specialist CCC - Health
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2023
Skills
- Delivered radiation treatments to pediatric and adult patients according to treatment prescriptions
- Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, stabilized patients in preparation for treatment delivery and monitored patients during treatment
- Operated treatment machines, associated equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately
- Maintained accurate daily records in the patient's chart
- Performed simulations and fabricated custom treatment devices
- Provided high quality, compassionate, and consistent care
- Prepared the room and equipment for the patient in regards to immobilization devices, field parameters and beam shaping devices
- Diligently recorded daily treatment, simulation notes and other documentation required on patient charts
Affiliations
- American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Certification
CPR/BLS, The American Heart Association
Clinical Rotations
Radiation Therapy Student| GenesisCare | Fort Myers, FL | 09/24 - 12/24
- Set-up patient using immobilization devices and triangulation
- Used KV, MV, and IGRT imaging
- Practiced High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy Using Catheters & Radioactive Isotopes
- Worked in CT sim making custom immobilization devices for patient's radiation therapy treatments such as, Thermoplastic Aquaplast masks, AccuForm head holders, and Vac-Lok bags
- Worked with Dosimetry and formulated treatment plan according to prescription
Radiation Therapy Student | GenesisCare | Cape Coral, FL | 01/25 - 04/25
- Worked in CT sim making custom immobilization devices for patient's radiation therapy treatments such as, Thermoplastic Aquaplast masks, AccuForm head holders, and Vac-Lok bags
- Used KV, MV, and IGRT imaging
- Set-up patients using triangulation
- Recorded pertinent patient information related to treatment in paper chart
- Formulated treatment setups and SBRT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Languages
English
Treatment Machines
- Elekta
- Varian Edge
- Varian Truebeam
- ge Lightspeed CT
- Halcyon
- Elekta Flexitron HDR brachytherapy afterloader system
Timeline
Radiation Therapy Student
GenesisCare Cancer Care and Treatment
09.2024 - 12.2024
Radiation Therapy Student
GenesisCare Cancer Care and Treatment
01.2024 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Healthcare Support Specialist CCC - Health
Hillsborough Community College
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