Kelly Spilecki
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Highly skilled radiation therapist with over 10 years of progressive clinical experience, and a proven record of leadership in high-volume oncology departments. Adept at optimizing workflows, maintaining the highest safety and quality standards, and fostering collaborative team environments. Seeking to leverage advanced technical expertise, leadership skills, and a patient-centered care philosophy as Chief Radiation Therapist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Penn Medicine
12.2021 - Current
- Advanced knowledge of EPIC and Aria.
- Educated patients on procedures and safety protocols for radiation therapy.
- Operated linear accelerators, simulators, computers, imaging devices, and other specialized equipment used in delivering radiation therapy treatments.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure effective treatment delivery.
- Administered radiation treatments to patients in alignment with prescribed plans.
Chief Therapist
South Florida Proton Therapy Institute
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the opening of the center, including training and helping to create and implement protocols and procedures for the first single gantry ProBeam Proton Machine.
- Lead daily clinical operations for a high-volume department, treating an average of 70 patients per day.
- Oversee and mentor 10 radiation therapists, students, and support staff.
- Develop and maintain treatment schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
- Collaborate with oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists to ensure precise treatment delivery.
- Perform and document daily QA checks, and coordinate with service engineers for timely equipment repairs.
- Train staff in new technologies, safety protocols, and updated treatment techniques.
Radiation Therapist
Martin Health System
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Clinical Supervisor of Radiation Therapy students
- Delivered complex radiation treatments
- Maintained detailed patient records in EMR systems
- Provided guidance to students and newly hired therapists.
Radiation Therapist
Lynn Cancer Institute
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Gained exposure to multiple treatment machines and optimized center’s success by contributing at multiple locations and facilities
Education
Associate in science - Radiation Therapy
Broward College
08.2015
Associate in arts -
Palm Beach State College
12.2011
Skills
- Department leadership and staff management
- Workflow optimization and scheduling
- Advanced radiation treatment delivery
- Quality assurance and safety protocols
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Staff training and performance evaluation
- Policy development and compliance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient advocacy and care continuity
- Chemotherapy coordination and scheduling
Certification
- ARRT, 544597
- BLS and CPR certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Penn Medicine
12.2021 - Current
Chief Therapist
South Florida Proton Therapy Institute
09.2018 - 12.2021
Radiation Therapist
Martin Health System
09.2015 - 09.2018
Radiation Therapist
Lynn Cancer Institute
09.2015 - 09.2016
Associate in science - Radiation Therapy
Broward College
Associate in arts -
Palm Beach State College
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