Jennifer Perez
Riverview
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Lead Radiation Therapist with 21 years of clinical experience providing high-quality patient care in radiation oncology. Proven leader with extensive experience mentoring staff, developing standard operating procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and delivering advanced radiation therapy treatments. Committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Radiation Therapist
Watson Clinic
Lakeland, FL
08.2004 - Current
- Lead, mentor, and train radiation therapists on departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for newly hired radiation therapists.
- Deliver a wide range of radiation therapy treatments, including:
- HDR (High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy)
- AccuBoost
- SRT (Stereotactic Radiation Therapy)
- SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy)
- IMRT
- IGRT
- Photon treatments
- Electron treatments
- Assist physicians with breath-hold treatment techniques and patient setup.
- Support CT simulation procedures as needed.
- Import imaging studies, perform image fusion, and contour anatomy for treatment planning in collaboration with dosimetry.
- Coordinate communication between physicians, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nursing staff, and patients to ensure efficient patient care.
- Prepare treatment documentation and patient charts for chart rounds and multidisciplinary staff meetings.
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for Hillsborough Community College Radiation Therapy students.
Education
Associate of Science Degree -
Hillsborough Community College
08-2004
Skills
- Varian TrueBeam/ Varian Trilogy
- ARIA Oncology Information System
- GE CT Simulator
- HDR Brachytherapy/AccuBoost/Elekta systems
- Image Fusion/Contouring
- CT Simulation
- IMRT/IGRT/SBRT/SRT/Photon Therapy/Electron Therapy
Certification
- ARRT Registered Radiation Therapist (T)
- Florida State Radiation Therapy License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Radiation Therapist
Watson Clinic
08.2004 - Current
Associate of Science Degree -
Hillsborough Community College