Kristen Johnson
Pompano Beach
Summary
Dedicated Radiation Therapist specializing in patient-focused care and team collaboration. Led initiatives to optimize treatment processes, enhancing patient satisfaction through clear communication and effective problem resolution. Skilled in delivering targeted radiation therapy while ensuring patient comfort. Operated advanced radiation equipment with precision, contributing to improved outcomes and supporting collaborative efforts within medical teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Baptist Health
Boca Raton
06.2021 - Current
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Monitored radiation therapy equipment operations, verifying functionality and escalating repair needs for timely resolution.
- Educated and reassured patients and families by addressing questions, providing assistance, and reinforcing physician guidance on treatment reactions and post-care.
- Acquired new skills and implemented them in daily tasks, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Radiation Therapist (Senior Lead)
RT, Genesis
Coconut Creek
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Oncology/SFRO/1st line Oncology, delivers external beam radiation, SBRT, SRS, HDR and performs simulations
- Scheduled patients, completed documentation, and processed charges to ensure smooth operational flow
- Coordinated scheduling for therapists and departments
- Assigned specific responsibilities to department staff, such as chart rounds and peer-to-peer reviews
- Ensures all staff credentials are current
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands
- Met targets consistently by working hard and with strong attention to detail
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets
- Reviewed activities to identify and implement improvements in processes and patient care
- Developed and communicated standard operating procedures to a team of 16
- Provided fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support to meet patients' needs daily
- Interacted with vendors to ensure they had up to date technology
Education
Certificate in Radiation Therapy -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL08-2011
Associate of Science - Applied Science, Radiology
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL07-2010
Associates - Science, Nursing
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-2008
Skills
- Radiation monitoring
- Radiation safety
- Sun Nuclear MapCHECK
- EMR Systems
- Treatment coordination
- Issue resolution
- Innovative Problem-Solving
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Team organization
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Patient Interaction
- Patient Reassurance
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Radiography(R), Radiation Therapist (RT)
- State of Florida HRS
- General Radiographer, CPR certified
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Baptist Health
06.2021 - Current
Radiation Therapist (Senior Lead)
RT, Genesis
08.2011 - 06.2021
Certificate in Radiation Therapy -
Broward College
Associate of Science - Applied Science, Radiology
Broward College
Associates - Science, Nursing
Broward College