Jennifer Forhecz
Calabash,NC
Summary
Personable and dedicated with passion for patient care and attention to detail. Possesses strong understanding of radiation therapy principles and proficient in operating advanced radiation therapy equipment. Committed to delivering high-quality treatment and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Coastal Cancer Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Administered radiation therapy treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Operated advanced linear accelerators and imaging equipment for accurate tumor targeting and treatment delivery.
- Monitored patient responses during therapy sessions, adjusting techniques as necessary for optimal care outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, addressing concerns and providing emotional support throughout treatment.
- Documented treatment progress in Aria, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Experienced on Varian TrueBeam, Halcyon, and TomoTherapy treatment machines.
- Experienced with Trigger Imaging and Surface Guidance tracking.
- Cross-trained in CT Simulation-Philips Big Bore.
Radiation Therapy Student
Duke Cancer Center & The Durham VA
Durham, VA
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy
- Deliver radiation according to the radiation oncologists’ prescription under supervision of a registered therapist
- Educate, prepare, and address the concerns of patients and their families throughout treatment
- Perform and document daily warm-up and QA procedures
- Varian TrueBeam experience with OBI, CBCT, VMAT, 2D/3D/IMRT
- ARIA documentation
- Phillips Brilliance Big Bore CT with 2D/3D/4D scans
- Experience making Alpha cradles, Vac-Loc bags, BrainLab U-Frame & Orfit masks
Education
Diploma - Radiation Therapy
Pitt Community College
Greenville, NC08-2024
AAS - Radiography
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Radiation protection
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Certification
- BLS (CPR)
- R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT)
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Coastal Cancer Center
10.2024 - Current
Radiation Therapy Student
Duke Cancer Center & The Durham VA
08.2023 - 08.2024
AAS - Radiography
Wake Technical Community College
Diploma - Radiation Therapy
Pitt Community College