Jessica Ruark
Enterprise,AL
Summary
Upbeat individual with passion for patient care and strong communication skills. Possesses foundational knowledge of radiation therapy principles and techniques, including accurate patient positioning and equipment handling. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and technical proficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Mission Oncology Partners
10.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference by healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Performed CT simulations as prescribed as well as prepared immobilization and treatment devices.
- Charged relevant coding for patient billing.
Radiation Therapist
Southeast Health
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and staff members.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
Radiation Therapist
Hope Radiation Cancer Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS07.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Technology
George C Wallace Community College
05.2012
Skills
- Varian Clinac 21EX, Clinac 21iX, Trilogy, True Beam, Edge, Clinan 2100C
- GE Somatom Emotion CT Simulator
- Special procedures to include SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy
- Treatment delivery to include IMRT, 3D Conformal, Electron, Vision RT, VMAT
- ARIA OIS
- OWAN
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Mission Oncology Partners
10.2017 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Southeast Health
07.2016 - 10.2017
Radiation Therapist
Hope Radiation Cancer Center
03.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapy
Washburn University of Topeka
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Technology
George C Wallace Community College
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