Jennifer Knowles
Canyon,TX
Summary
Diligent therapist with extensive experience in administering radiation treatments and ensuring patient safety. Successfully contributed to patient care by implementing precise treatment plans and maintaining high standards of accuracy. Demonstrated expertise in patient communication and operational efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist (PRN)
Panhandle Cancer Care
07.2022 - Current
- Operate a Varian 2100IX with precision, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before each use.
- Maintain detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- CT Simulation
- Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and staff members.
Lead Radiation Therapist
The Shaw Cancer Center
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
Lead Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology of Mesquite
03.2007 - 08.2019
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of radiation therapy.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and staff members.
Radiation Therapist PRN
Montgomery Cancer Center
04.1996 - 06.1997
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference by healthcare professionals involved in the patient''s care.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and staff members.
Radiation Therapist
Penrose Cancer Center, Penrose-St. Francis
07.1991 - 10.1996
- Actively participated in tumor board meetings, offering valuable insights based on experience working directly with cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Implemented innovative techniques that increased the accuracy of radiation delivery while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians and other medical professionals, facilitating collaboration and enhancing overall quality of care for cancer patients.
- Operated sophisticated radiation therapy equipment with precision, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before each use.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Varian True Beam, Varian Vital Beam, 2100ix, Elekta Infinity
- Aria and Mosaiq
- AlignRT Advance (Surface Guided Radiation Therapy)
- Siemens Biograph Vision CT Scanner
- Prime Plus Bladder Scanner
- Nucletron HDR
Certification
Certified with ARRT # 264909
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology # GMR00092442
Timeline
Radiation Therapist (PRN)
Panhandle Cancer Care
07.2022 - Current
Lead Radiation Therapist
The Shaw Cancer Center
02.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology of Mesquite
03.2007 - 08.2019
Radiation Therapist PRN
Montgomery Cancer Center
04.1996 - 06.1997
Radiation Therapist
Penrose Cancer Center, Penrose-St. Francis
07.1991 - 10.1996
Certified with ARRT # 264909
Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology # GMR00092442
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Amarillo College
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