Kara Kym Koester
Summary
With a robust background at San Juan Cancer Center, I excel in medical dosimetry calculations and teamwork, showcasing my commitment to oncology patient care. Leveraging skills in image-guided radiotherapy and strong communication, I've significantly contributed to advanced treatment planning and quality assurance, embodying professionalism and integrity in all aspects of dosimetry.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dosimetrist
San Juan Cancer Center
Montrose, CO
07.2010 - Current
- Eclipse and Pinnacle; planning all body sites with IMRT and 3D planning
- Mosaiq record and verify
Volunteer Dosimetrist
The University of Toledo Medical Center
Toledo, OH
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Volunteered to refresh skills
- Pinnacle 8.0; IMRT planning for H&N, prostate and brain cancer
- IMPAC record and verify
Dosimetrist
The Regional Cancer Center
Erie, PA
11.2002 - 08.2005
- IMRT prostate planning
- CMS xio treatment planning system
- Varian Variseed prostate planning
- Cyber knife
- Impac record and verify
- Nucletron Plato HDR system
Dosimetrist
Lake Shore Area Radiation Oncology Center
Holland, MI
12.1998 - 11.2000
- ROCS 510 treatment planning system
- ADAC pinnacle treatment planning system
- Lantis record and verify
Dosimetrist
West Michigan Cancer Center
Kalamazoo, MI
12.1995 - 12.1998
- ADAC Pinnacle treatment planning system
- Theraplan treatment planning system
- Assisted in simulation
Dosimetrist
Harper Hospital at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
10.1993 - 11.1995
- Theraplan treatment planning system
- Sherouse treatment planning system
- TBI treatments
- Proton prostate treatments with Cyclotron
- Simulation assistance
Consultant Dosimetrist
Schneider and Wuest Consulting
Toledo, OH
11.2000
- ADAC Pinnacle treatment planning
- Assisted in the OR for prostate seed implants
- Brachythrapy
- IMPAC record and verify
Education
B.S. - Radiologic Technology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH08.1993
Liberal Arts, Medical Technology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.1988
Skills
- Image-guided radiotherapy
- Anatomy and physiology
- Knowledge of radiobiology
- Oncology patient care
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Continuing education commitment
- Professionalism and integrity
- Strong communication skills
- Medical dosimetry calculations
- Quality assurance techniques
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy
Certification
CMD, Certified Medical Dosimetrist, 1998
References
Available Upon Request
Equipment Utilized
- Eclipse 13.6
- Mosaiq record and verify
- Radformation Autocontour and ClearCalc
- Rad Calc
- Pinnacle 9.8
- CMS and Sherous (University created) 3-D Treatment Planning Systems
- Varian Variseed Prostate Seed Planning System
Timeline
Dosimetrist
San Juan Cancer Center
07.2010 - Current
Volunteer Dosimetrist
The University of Toledo Medical Center
01.2010 - 03.2010
Dosimetrist
The Regional Cancer Center
11.2002 - 08.2005
Consultant Dosimetrist
Schneider and Wuest Consulting
11.2000
Dosimetrist
Lake Shore Area Radiation Oncology Center
12.1998 - 11.2000
Dosimetrist
West Michigan Cancer Center
12.1995 - 12.1998
Dosimetrist
Harper Hospital at Wayne State University
10.1993 - 11.1995
B.S. - Radiologic Technology
University of Toledo
Liberal Arts, Medical Technology
Bowling Green State University
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