Jennifer Elliott
Hartford
Summary
Clinical Training Instructor and ARRT-certified Radiation Therapist with over 20 years of experience in radiation oncology across academic, community, veterinary, and vendor environments. Specialized in in-house clinical training for Radiation Therapists on helical treatment delivery platforms. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and a passion for learning new technology and effectively educating clinical teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Training Instructor, Helical Platform
Accuray
Madison
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver in-house clinical training at the Accuray training center, primarily focused on Radiation Therapists using the Radixact/TomoTherapy helical platform
- Assisted in clinical training for Radiation Oncologists, focusing on optimizing treatment delivery workflows, imaging techniques, and system functionality
- Deliver customer system demonstrations and provide clinical support during trade shows and industry events
- Provide therapist-focused training on third-party Surface Guided Radiation Therapy solutions (C-RAD SGRT)
- Develop and maintain structured training curricula, presentations, hands-on exercises, and clinical reference materials
- Delivered training on software upgrades, feature enhancements, and workflow updates to ensure clinicians remained informed and proficient
- Participated in product testing and workflow validation, offering clinically relevant feedback to enhance product development and improve user experience
- Assess therapist competency and clinical readiness during training and provide follow-up guidance
Radiation Therapist
PetCure Oncology
Glendale
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Troubleshot linear accelerator issues independently, ensuring uninterrupted patient treatment
- SRS treatment delivery for veterinary oncology patients
- Injection of liquid fiducials for qualified SRS cases
- Conducted CT simulation procedures to prepare patients for radiation therapy, ensuring accurate imaging and treatment planning.
- Assisted in intubation of patients prior to simulation and treatment to facilitate accurate procedures
- Performed MapCHECK QA
- Coordinated communication between remote radiation oncologists and clinic staff to streamline patient care
- Treatment documentation and patient follow-up
Radiation Therapist
UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care
Pewaukee
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Daily radiation treatment delivery per prescription
- Oversaw patient safety protocols, minimizing risks and ensuring optimal care
- Performed weekly quality assurance, ensuring compliance with treatment standards and patient safety
- CT simulation including contrast and 4D studies- Immobilization device fabrication
- Trained department on Varian VitalBeam platform, enhancing team proficiency and treatment delivery
- Patient and multidisciplinary staff communication
- Department performance improvement participation
- Scheduling simulations and treatments
- Simulation inventory management
Locum Radiation Therapist
Medical Staffing Network
Aurora
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Delivered radiation treatments in accordance with established protocols to maintain patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Provided temporary staffing coverage to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- Adapted workflows and equipment to facilitate smooth transitions during staffing changes.
Radiation Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
Milwaukee
08.2000 - 12.2001
- Radiation treatment delivery
- Executed conventional simulation procedures to support effective treatment planning
- Developed and verified custom blocks to enhance radiation treatment precision
- Immobilization device construction
- Facilitated patient and family communication to ensure understanding of treatment plans
Education
Clinical Internship - Radiation Therapy
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
Madison, WI08-2000
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI08-2000
Skills
- Radixact / TomoTherapy helical treatment platforms
- C-RAD Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT)
- Precision Treatment Planning System
- Varian Linear Accelerators
- Varian RPM gating system
- Eclipse and AcQSim software
- MOSAIQ record & verify
- Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT
- GE HighSpeed CT
- MedRad contrast injector
- On-board imaging techniques
- MapCHECK QA
- Salesforce
Certification
ARRT Registered Radiation Therapist, Current
Timeline
Clinical Training Instructor, Helical Platform
Accuray
01.2021 - Current
Radiation Therapist
PetCure Oncology
01.2018 - 01.2021
Radiation Therapist
UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care
01.2003 - 01.2018
Locum Radiation Therapist
Medical Staffing Network
01.2002 - 01.2003
Radiation Therapist
St. Joseph's Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2001
Clinical Internship - Radiation Therapy
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse