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Jennifer Braun

Portage,IN

Summary

Certified Medical Dosimetrist with over 20 years of experience possessing an in depth knowledge of treatment planning and delivery for 2D, 3D, IMRT/Vmat, and CyberKnife. Also possess a strong Radiation Therapy clinical background and skills to provide quality patient care.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Dosimetrist

Community Healthcare System
07.2005 - Current



  • Produce daily treatment planning using 2D, 3D, EZ Fluence, IMRT/Vmat, and CyberKnife treatment techniques for 3 clinical offices for Varian TrueBeam, and CyberKnife
  • Import CT's in order to create plans and accurately draw anatomical structures, ClearCheck Auto Contour
  • Effectively identify organs at risk and plan for minimum dose achievable to those areas
  • Aid therapist and Radiation Oncologist in Simulation techniques on Phillips Brillliance, aid in immobilization devices, aquaplast masks to provide therapist with support in implementation of treatment plans
  • Attendance of weekly chart round with physicist , therapists, Radiation oncologist, nurses and staff
  • Daily planning on Eclipse and Accuray
  • Radcalc and ClearCheck, qa

Medical Dosimetrist

Little Company Of Mary Hospital
12.2003 - 06.2005


  • Produce daily treatment planning using 2D, 3D, IMRT, and treatment techniques for Siemens Primus
  • Import CT's in order to create plans and accurately draw anatomical structures
  • Register CT simulation studysets with diagnostic imaging MRI, CT, and PET
  • Effectively identify organs at risk and plan for minimum dose achievable to those areas
  • Attendance of weekly chart round with physicist , therapists, Radiation oncologist, nurses and staff
  • Daily planning on Xio
  • Import plans in Mosaiq record and verify


Radiation Therapist

Northern Indiana Oncology Center
06.1996 - 11.2003
  • Set-up and treated patients daily on Siemens and Varian linear accelerators
  • Documented and maintained records of patient's treatments
  • Daily warm-up
  • Worked closely with Dosimetrist, Physicist, and Radiation Oncologists
  • Thoroughly explained procedures to patients, stabilized patients with different immobilization devices in preparation for treatment in the Simulation Room

Education

Board Eligible - Medical Dosimetry

Dosimetry Training
Valparaiso, IN
2003

Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
1995

Skills

  • Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good at problem solving and critical thinking
  • Knowledgeable in areas of anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology and radiation physics
  • Working knowledge of radiation therapy safety principles and NRC regulations
  • Manages time effectively and efficiently
  • Extensive Medical Dosimetry expertise
  • Extensive Radiation Therapy clinical expertise
  • Aria, Mosaiq and Lantis record and verify
  • Skilled planning techniques on Eclpise, EZ Fluence, XIO, Pinnacle, Prowess and Accuray for CyberKnife
  • Qualified in planning for IMRT/Vmat, 2D, 3D and CyberKnife for all sites
  • Perform Rad Calc qa, Clear Calc qa

Affiliations

  • American Association of Medical Dosimetrist
  • Medical Dosimetry Certification Board
  • American Society of Radiologic Technologist
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technology


Hobbies

Quilting, Camping, Reading, Card Crafting, and Paper Quilling

Certification

ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist, 1995

MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist, 2003

Timeline

Medical Dosimetrist

Community Healthcare System
07.2005 - Current

Medical Dosimetrist

Little Company Of Mary Hospital
12.2003 - 06.2005

Radiation Therapist

Northern Indiana Oncology Center
06.1996 - 11.2003

Board Eligible - Medical Dosimetry

Dosimetry Training

Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy

Indiana University Northwest

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