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Jennifer Back

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Dosimetrist

Dayton Physicians Network
06.2013 - Current
  • Expertise on Eclipse Planning System
  • Perform 3D, IMRT, SRS and SBRT planning according to the physician directives
  • Perform HDR Brachytherapy to include Vaginal Cylinders, T&O and mammosite
  • Maintain daily dosimetry schedules
  • Communicate, coordinate and review SRS volumes with neurosurgeon
  • Preceptor of UWC-Lacrosse Dosimetry students.

y equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.

  • Produces radiation treatment plans according to physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Follows physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients treatment plans.
  • Reviews patient data in EMR chart of prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Maintains adequate patient plans to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Works well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Manages time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrates respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Works flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday hours.

Medical Dosimetrist / Radiation Therapist / Special Projects Coordinator

Global Physics Solutions / Landauer Medical Physics
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Expertise on Various Planning Systems Including Eclipse
  • Experience on CMS and Pinnacle
  • Radiation Therapy Support on Elekta and Varian Linear Accelerators/Accessories
  • OBI (kV and CBCT), Respiratory Gating
  • IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, SRS and SBRT Planning
  • RadCalc Double Check
  • Daily Linear Accelerator and CT/Sim WarmUp
  • Performed CT/Simulation of Patients Including Making VacLoks and Head and Neck devices
  • Performed Block Cutting for Patient Treatments
  • Performed Staff and Client Training on Eclipse and Aria
  • Special Project Coordination for Cancer Center Clients - Assisting CEO With Cancer Start-up Consulting Engagements
  • Consulted with Clients on Departmental Readiness to Include ACR Inspections
  • Assisted Clients in Converting Over to Electronic Medical Records
  • Consulted on New Cancer Center Department Start-up Requirements to Include Clinical Set-Up, Ordering of Supplies, Inventory Lists, Space Planning and Design Revisions, Workflow, and Daily Operations
  • Created Department Policy and Procedure Manuals for Clients
  • Regulated Dosimeter Badge Program Through Landauer
  • Implemented Client Billing Assistance
  • Logistic Coordinator for Commissioning Team Supporting Over 50 Annual National and International Commissioning Equipment Staging, Deliveries, Inventory, Documentation, Client Interface, Client Contracts and Calibration Support.

Chief Radiation Therapist / Medical Dosimetrist

First Dayton Cancer Care
08.2003 - 01.2006
  • Performed Dosimetry Support on Eclipse Planning System
  • Assisted in HDR planning
  • Managed a department of 4 Radiation Therapists as acting Chief Therapist
  • Performed Radiation Therapy Support on Varian Linear Accelerator
  • Experienced in Daily Linear Accelerator and CT/Sim Warmup
  • Performed CT/Simulation of Patients including making VacLoks and Head and Neck devices for patients
  • Performed Block Cutting for patients treatments
  • Assisted in the Start Up of this New State of The Art Cancer Center to include ordering of supplies, department set-up, and daily operations
  • Acted as Billing Coordinator for Technical Billing.

Staff Radiation Therapist

Kettering Medical Center
09.1996 - 06.2003
  • Performed Radiation Therapy Support on Elekta Linear Accelerator
  • Experienced in Daily Linear Accelerator WarmUp
  • Performed CT/Simulation of Patients
  • Performed Block Cutting for patients treatments
  • Served as sole Radiation Therapist in an off-site Cancer Center which commanded a strong skill in efficiency and productivity
  • Managed Daily Treatment Schedule of Patients.

VA Medical Center

Radiation Therapist
08.1993 - 09.1996
  • Performed Radiation Therapy Support on Elekta Linear Accelerator
  • Experienced in Daily Linear Accelerator WarmUp
  • Performed CT/Simulation of Patients
  • Performed Block Cutting for patients treatments


Education

Associates of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy -

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio

Skills

  • Proficient in Eclipse Treatment Planning
  • Proficient in Aria
  • Proficient in EPIC
  • Experienced IMRT, IGRT, Rapid Arc, SRS and SBRT planning
  • Experienced IMRT/IGRT and Respiratory Gating Treatments
  • Experienced in OBI (kV and CBCT) matching
  • Experienced in Block Cutting
  • Knowledgeable of Policy and Procedure Manuals
  • Knowledgeable of Departmental Inspection Process
  • Experienced in Electronic Medical Records Start-Up
  • Experienced in New Department Set-Up
  • Knowledgeable of Various Types of Physics Equipment
  • Strong Organizational Style
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Strong Leadership Qualities
  • Keen Ability to Prioritize and Effectively Handle Competing Demands
  • Excellent Patient Interaction
  • Superb Customer Service Skills
  • Demonstrates Ability to Acquire and Apply Knowledge Rapidly
  • Flexibility to Work Independently With Minimal Supervision
  • Contributes to Team Work
  • Treatment Coordination of HDR Treatment
  • Maintains Dosimetry HDR Schedule
  • Maintains Neuro SRS review stats / program
  • Assists in assigned physics tasks
  • Maintains Dosimetry sim and tx schedule
  • Leads Dosimetry student processes

Certification

  • ARRT Certification, #276581
  • MDCB Certification, #1477973
  • State of Ohio License, #8852289
  • AAMD Member, #29167

Affiliations

  • AAMD
  • ASRT

Timeline

Medical Dosimetrist

Dayton Physicians Network
06.2013 - Current

Medical Dosimetrist / Radiation Therapist / Special Projects Coordinator

Global Physics Solutions / Landauer Medical Physics
01.2006 - 06.2013

Chief Radiation Therapist / Medical Dosimetrist

First Dayton Cancer Care
08.2003 - 01.2006

Staff Radiation Therapist

Kettering Medical Center
09.1996 - 06.2003

VA Medical Center

Radiation Therapist
08.1993 - 09.1996

Associates of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy -

University of Cincinnati
Jennifer Back