Kendra Ouzts
Summary
Skilled Certified Medical Dosimetrist with extensive experience at Northside Hospital, adept in Eclipse Treatment Planning and enhancing team performance. Demonstrated excellence in optimizing treatment plans and advancing patient care through meticulous dose calculations and innovative immobilization devices. Excels in problem-solving and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality, targeted radiation therapy protocols.
Positive, conscientious, and detail-oriented professional with solid foundation in radiation therapy principles and commitment to patient care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of radiation treatment planning and precise calculation abilities. Dedicated to maximizing treatment effectiveness and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
UANT, USMD, Optum, Texas Cancer Specialist
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with radiation therapists to develop customized immobilization devices for patients, improving the accuracy and reproducibility of daily treatments.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously calculating and verifying radiation doses for treatments.
- Enhanced dosimetry team performance through continuous training and education on new techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with oncologists to develop individualized radiation therapy protocols for patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and maintain certification requirements.
- Optimized treatment plans to minimize dose exposure to healthy tissues while maximizing tumor control probability.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Utilized advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET scans to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures for treatment planning purposes.
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Northside Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2013
- Conducted thorough peer reviews of fellow dosimetrist''s treatment plans, promoting a collaborative work environment focused on quality care.
- Utilized advanced imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET scans to accurately delineate target volumes and critical structures for treatment planning purposes.
- Collaborated with radiation therapists to develop customized immobilization devices for patients, improving the accuracy and reproducibility of daily treatments.
Education
Certificate - Medical Dosimetry
University of Texas At MD Anderson
Houston, TX07-1996
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA08-1992
Certificate - Radiologic Technolgy
Medical Center of Georgia
Macon, GA07-1988
Skills
- 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SRS, SBRT
- Eclipse Treatment Planning
- Dose-volume histogram analysis
- Normal tissue constraints
- Contouring
- MU Check and Radcalc
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skill
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
Certification
MDCB- 2002
ARRT Therapy- 1992 (retired)
ARRT Radiology- 1988 (retired)
Timeline
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
UANT, USMD, Optum, Texas Cancer Specialist
08.2013 - Current
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Northside Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2013
Certificate - Medical Dosimetry
University of Texas At MD Anderson
Certificate - Radiation Therapy
Medical College of Georgia
Certificate - Radiologic Technolgy
Medical Center of Georgia
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