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Lauren Toney

Lauren Toney

Radiation Therapist
Miramar,FL

Summary

6 year detail oriented Radiation Therapist. Providing quality and satisfactory patient care. Along with practicing ALARA and worked exceptionally well with my colleagues. While optimizing patient wait time and patient reservations around receiving radiation therapy. Proficiently and efficiently completing all patient workflow while minimizing errors. Thorough Radiation Therapist professional highly skilled in Aria with aptitude for monitoring and maintaining equipment. Proven history of sound judgment and reasoned thinking. Offering 6 years of success in patient-facing roles, focused and personable mentality and strong skills with Aria. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate about radiation oncology with strong organizational skills. Achieving company goals and amazing at being a leader in various situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Radiation Therapist 2

Miami Cancer Institute
Miami , Florida
07.2022 - Current
  • Warmed up the treatment machines using quality assurance programs, calibrated by physicist.
  • USED C Rad and OSMS to track patients breathing and for setup purposes
  • Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Operated and adjusted radiation therapy equipment in alignment with physician orders and manufacturer recommendations to meet specific patient needs.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Maintained adequate patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
  • Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.

Radiation Therapist

Innovative Cancer Institute
South Miami , Florida
03.2018 - 07.2022
  • Treated patients on Varian Trilogy, Halcyon Sn_1073, and Edge
  • Utilized CBCT for exact placement of isocenter, before treating each patient -Performed SRS & SBRT treatments on various patients
  • Used OSMS monitoring system to track patients breathing
  • Called and scheduled patients for treatment
  • Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.

Radiation Therapist

21st century Oncology
Venice, FL
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Treated patients on Varian Trilogy and 21 Ex
  • Ran daily Qa’s put on the machine by the Physicist and did the morning warm up of the treatment machine.
  • Scheduled patients for the duration of their treatment.
  • Utilized Aria record and verify system
  • Treated patients with Stereotactic radiation
  • Performed morning warm up for Phillips CT simulator
  • Used tool work on each machine to ensure that the lasers, field size, ODI, and balance were within the parameters
  • Inserted rectal balloons into prostate patients
  • Performed daily chart checks and wrote patients up to ensure they were entered into ARIA
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
  • Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
  • Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
  • Photographed treated area of patient and process film.

Education

Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy

Broward College
08.2015 - 8 2017

Bachelor Of Science In Applied Science - Public Health

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2021 - 04.2023

Skills

Patient care quality

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Certification

CPR certified

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 12 staff members, coaching each individual and leading them to accomplish their goals.
  • Achieved the Global citizen award through effectively completing extensive course work in the classroom and in my community.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Interests

Dosimetry

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Radiation Therapist 2

Miami Cancer Institute
07.2022 - Current

Bachelor Of Science In Applied Science - Public Health

University of South Florida
08.2021 - 04.2023

Radiation Therapist

Innovative Cancer Institute
03.2018 - 07.2022

Radiation Therapist

21st century Oncology
12.2017 - 03.2018

Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy

Broward College
08.2015 - 8 2017

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