Highly skilled and experienced Certified Medical Dosimetrist looking to secure a full-time remote treatment planning position in a busy, well established Radiation Oncology Department. Dedicated to learning new skills as well as sharing knowledge and innovative techniques with dosimetry colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Ascension St. John Hospital - Van Elslander Cancer Center
07.2023 - Current
Importing all diagnostic and planning studies for new patients into Eclipse TPS
Importing 4D CT images
Performing image fusions as needed/ordered by attending physician
Importing and editing Treatment structure templates
Contouring all normal anatomy/Organs at Risk
Creating preliminary Target volume structures
Correctly identifying and marking treatment isocenter to ensure accurate daily treatment
Performing 2D, 3D, Forward Planning, Static IMRT, VMAT and SBRT treatment planning, on Eclipse TPS, in accordance with departmental standards and protocols
Appropriately utilizing Care Path, E-mail, voice and text messaging to ensure prompt and accurate exchange of information with colleagues
Accurate entry of treatment data into Aria record and verify system
Creating, saving and verifying accuracy of electronic plan documents using ClearCheck and Aria
Documenting treatment shifts and devices In Aria
Documenting placement of Bolus on patient
Ordering and tracking Electron Cutouts from .Decimal
Assisting Therapists with complex or unusual patient set-ups
Attending weekly chart rounds, prepared to discuss patient plans, concerns and set-ups
Attending monthly departmental meetings.
Solo Medical Dosimetrist
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2023
Importing all diagnostic and planning studies for new patients into Eclipse TPS
Importing 4D CT images, creating Average and MIP scans
Importing/linking DIBH tracings on Left Breast patients
Performing image fusions as needed/ordered by attending physician or resident physician
Importing and editing Treatment structure templates
Contouring all normal anatomy/Organs at Risk
Correctly identifying and marking treatment isocenter to ensure accurate daily treatment
Performing 2D, 3D, Forward Planning, Static IMRT, VMAT and SBRT treatment planning, on Eclipse TPS, in accordance with departmental standards and protocols
Appropriately utilizing Care Path, E-mail, voice and text messaging to ensure prompt and accurate exchange of information with colleagues
Accurate entry of treatment data into Aria record and verify system
Creating, saving and verifying accuracy of electronic plan documents using Clearcheck and Aria
Documenting treatment shifts and devices In Aria
Fabricating custom bolus and documenting placement of Bolus on patient
Ordering and tracking Electron Cutouts from .Decimal
Assisting Therapists with complex or unusual patient set-ups
Importing all Diagnostic and Planning studies into Pinnacle TPS
Performing image fusions as requested by Attending or Resident physician
Importing structure templates as required/requested
Accurately contouring Organs at Risk and any necessary planning structures
Accurately identifying treatment isocenter and correctly and clearly document shifts for treatment
Creating accurate and appropriate 2D, 3D, Forward, Hybrid, Static IMRT and VMAT plans in Pinnacle TPS
Creating QA plans for use by Physics staff
Completing dose constraint documents for all 3D and IMRT plans for use in peer review and billing documentation
Printing out electronic plan documents and to ensure accurate information in Mosaiq Record and Verify
Assisting with fabricating Electron blocks and custom bolus
Assisting with complex or unusual patient set ups, simulations or treatments.
Locum Tenens Dosimetrist
Mission Search
01.2009 - 09.2018
Performing accurate image fusions as requested
Importing structure templates if provided, or to create structures dictated by treatment plan
Create 2D, 3D, Forward, Static IMRT, VMAT and SBRT treatment plans on Raystation, Eclipse and Pinnacle treatment planning systems
Create IMRT QA plans for use by physics staff
Printing out treatment plan documents either by hardcopy or electronically
Documenting Isocenters, treatment set-ups, treatment accessories, diodes, correctly according to specific departmental policy
Verifying treatment information in either Mosaiq or Aria Record and Verify systems
Assisting in training Residents, Medical, Dosimetry, or Radiation Therapy students
Attending any departmental meeting or chart rounds.
Learning departmental policy and procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapist
State University of New York Health Science Center
Syracuse, NY
10.1988
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY
05.1987
Skills
Certified Medical Dosimetrist for 26 years
Radiation Therapist for 8 years
15 years of experience with Eclipse TPS
15 years of experience with Aria Record and Verify
18 years of experience with Pinnacle TPS
22 years of experience with Mosaiq/Lantis Record and Verify
Additional clinical experience with Raystation, Prostate seed implants, HDR and LDR Brachytherapy
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Ascension St. John Hospital - Van Elslander Cancer Center
07.2023 - Current
Solo Medical Dosimetrist
DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2023
Staff Dosimetrist
Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn and Troy
08.2016 - 09.2018
Locum Tenens Dosimetrist
Mission Search
01.2009 - 09.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Radiation Therapist
State University of New York Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
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